Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · International Trade and Finance (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
1. Understand project management principles, strategies, and processes, including adaptive practices and global project analysis. 2. Estimate project durations, costs, resources, and manage risks, schedules, and budgets effectively. 3. Collaborate in teams to solve project challenges and deliver case-based presentations. 4. Measure, evaluate, and report on project progress and performance using appropriate tools.
Course Content
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of modern project management. Topics include project selection, organizational structure, time and cost estimation, risk management, resource scheduling, leadership, performance evaluation, and project closure. Students will also explore contemporary approaches like Adaptive project management, business analysis, and strategies for managing international and interorganizational projects. Practical skills are emphasized through case studies, teamwork, and project presentations.
Required Resources
To use MS Project, WBS tools in project planning, monitoring and control
Recommended Resources
To use MS Project, WBS tools in project planning, monitoring and control
Rules
A total of 4 (four) assignments will be given to the students during the semester. It is expected that the students will send these assignments to the mentioned e-mail address in time. Homeworks that are not shared on time will not be evaluated.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Being able to form project management plan that covers quality, communication, sources and stakeholders
- Being able to understand project start process and application
- Being able to carry out expectitions of project stakeholders and project scope
- Being able to distinguish and compare the role and responsibilities of project members
- The concept of Project Management and Project Management tools and principles
- Being able to know the basic concepts in project management
- Being able to understand project life cycle
- Improved knowledge and skills regarding controlling and managing projects
- Riskleri tanımlama, analiz etme, devretme , azaltma ve yönetme becerisini kazanma,
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project and project management concepts Classification of projects Stages and benefits of project management | Chaper 1 [1] |
| 2 | Ways to identify the project idea | Chapter 3 [1] |
| 3 | Problem and stakeholder analysis | Chapter 2 [1] |
| 4 | Problem and stakeholder analysis (Homework Presentations) | Chapter 2 [1] |
| 5 | Target and Strategy analysis processes | Chapter 4 [1] |
| 6 | Target and Strategy analysis processes ( homework presantations) | Chapter 5 [1] |
| 7 | Planning of projects, Logical framework approach | Chapter 5 [1] |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Planning of projects, Logical framework approach ( homework presantations) | Chapter 5 [1] |
| 10 | Verification of sources and indicators of projects Logical framework approaches | Chapter 7 [1] |
| 11 | Budgeting of projects | Chapter 11 [1] |
| 12 | Budgeting of projects ( homework presantations) | Chapter 13 [1] |
| 13 | Processes of monitoring and evaluation and closing processes of projects | Chapter 14 [1] |
| 14 | The granting institutions, examination of the project forms and successful projects | Chapter 1-3 [2] |
| 15 | Final Project presentations | Chapter 4-7 [2] |
| 16 | Final Project presentations | Final Sınavı |