PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BA4113	Project Feasibility and Investment Management	Spring Fall	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main objective of this course is to provide students a perfective what a project feasibility is and the items involed, also it provides students the expertise making effective investment decisions and managing it. It trains students in practice in the field of project feasibility and investment management so that they will be able to design and to manage the horizontal or vertical enlargements of a business. The course is divided into two parts such as Project Feasibility and Investment Management. At first part it will be given the basic theory about the project and interrelated & related items of it, then it will cover all necessary techniques like planning, budgetary considerations and feasibility techniques. The second part will focus on investment management and will teach the basic investment techniques, also it will provide necessary knowledge to make effective investment decisions and will provide to students the expertise to conduct the flow of management and control circles of an investment .

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I.Definitions and General Principles involved in Project & Investment Management and Feasibility

II.The Elements Of Feasibility-The Dynamics of the Scope

III.The Elements Of Feasibility-The Dynamics of the Current Analysis, Requirements and Defining an Approach

IV.The Elements Of Feasibility- Techniques: Cost Analysis, Time Management, HR Management, The Cost Effects of Legal Duties, Identification of Resources and Environmental Conditions

V.The Elements of Feasibility- Budgeting, Risk Management

VI.The Elements of Feasibility-The Cost / Benefit analysis, Creating alternatives, Exit Planning

VII.Review and Conclusion-Sustainability Management

VIII.Investment Management & Developing Different Approaches to the Investment

IX.Investment Analysis-Navigating dynamics of the investor group, Integration of the activities & investment

X.Investment Analysis- Schedule Management, Planning, Budgeting and Control, Creating paths of investment for exit

XI.Investment Analysis- Human Resource management, Cost & Risk management, Communication Management, Establishing Sponsorship Relations in the group.

XII. Investment Analysis: Sustainability management at the means of life cycle.

Course Content

The theoretical base of the Project Feasibility and Investment Management will be given. The base will be supported via cases from the practical business life.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Project & Investment Management and the Concept of the Feasibility
1)	Definitions and General Principles Involved It will be provided an overview of 1.the meaning of the vertical or horizontal enlargement of business and the place of the project, 2.the economics and the environments in which project takes place, 3.the code of budget, planning, control, risk management, human resource, cost, quality, management information system and sustainability.
2)	The Elements of Project Feasibility The Project Scope: Necessary knowledge for making definitive and to the point project scope. (+Case Study)
2)	The Elements of project Feasibility
3)	The Elements of project Feasibility
3)	The Elements of project Feasibility
3)	The Elements of Project Feasibility The Current Analysis, Requirements and Approach: Discovering of the current position in terms of current system, production, etc. and also the strengths and weaknesses of current approach. In addition basic knowledge of how requirement are defined regarding the project. Defining the approach which is satisfying the requirements and creating practical applications.
4)	The Elements of project Feasibility
4)	The Elements of Project Feasibility Evaluation Techniques: Cost Analysis, Time Management, Human Resource Management, Resource needs and Environmental position, The Cost Effects of Legal Duties, Project Schedule
5)	The Elements of project Feasibility
5)	The Elements of Project Feasibility Budgeting The principles of forecasting and estimation (+Case Studies)
6)	Project Feasibility The analysis of the estimated total cost of the project, the estimated alternatives to offer an economic comparison, the cost / benefit analysis
6)	The Project Feasibility
7)	The Project Feasibility
7)	Project Feasibility Review and Conclusion Conducting a review with all parties involved, review key points for the sustainability of the project, representing the project. A real experince will be handled.
8)	Review Mid Term
9)	Investment Management-General
9)	Definition of the term of investment management, Basic Investment Technologies&Technics: Developing different approaches according to the kind of investments
10)	Starting Tools: Navigating dynamics of the group in which the investment decision will take place, Identifying and defining the current environment of business including the legal environment and market, the basics of data and process flow, Coordination with technical group (machinery, equipment, etc.) (+Case Studies)
10)	Investment Analysis Techiques
11)	Planning & Budgeting and Control (+Case Studies)
11)	Investment Analysis Techiques
12)	Investment Analysis Techiques
12)	Cost and Risk Management (+Case Studies) Human Resource Management, Quality Management & Management Information System
13)	Investment Analysis Techiques
13)	Sustainability Management Structuring the investment program, restructuring the current functions of the business.
14)	Investment Management
14)	Application of managerial tools: Creation of general circle beginning of shareholders passing result and ending shareholders. Case study (+)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling Harold Kerzner 9780470278703 ;
References:	Investment Project Design: A Guide to Financial and Economical Analysis with Constraints Lech Krowski and David Sussman 9780470913895; Project Management: A managerial approach Jack Meredith 9780470400265; Decision Analysis for Management Judgment Paul Goodwin and George Wright 9780470714393

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Project	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Project	1	30	30
Homework Assignments	1	10	10
Midterms	1	25	25
Final	1	40	40
Total Workload			147

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5)	Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6)	Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7)	Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8)	Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9)	Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10)	Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12)	Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13)	Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14)	Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.