Graduate Education Institute · Engineering Management · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Gör. Nuriye SEZER OKUR
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to introduce the concepts related to project management and to improve the project management skills of students.
Course Content
This course will introduce engineering students to understand:
- How projects are designed and managed using analytical methods
- Typical problems and issues faced during the management of projects
- An overview of quantitative and computer-based tools used to make key project decisions.
Required Resources
Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill.
Recommended Resources
1-PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide: 2021 Exam Update, 10th Edition Kim Heldman. Wiley.
2- Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) – 7th Edition, PMI.
Core Area Distribution
(34) Business and Administration%40 (52) Engineering and Engineering Trades%60
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticePresentationGuided PracticeBrain StormingSelf studyProblem SolvingProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkProject / DesignTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
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 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Assignment | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Project Management and Basic Concepts | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 2 | Organization Strategy and Project Selection | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 3 | Organization: Structure and Culture Defining the Project | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 4 | Estimating Project Times and Costs | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 5 | Developing a Project Schedule | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 6 | Managing Risk | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 7 | Project presentations | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 8 | Scheduling Resources and Costs Reducing Project Duration | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 9 | Being an Effective Project Manager Managing Project Teams | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 10 | Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 11 | Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 12 | Project Closure | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 13 | Agile Project Management | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 14 | Business Analysis | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 15 | Project Presentations | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 16 | Final Examination | Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th Edition By Erik Larson, Clifford Gra. McGraw Hill. İlgili bölüm soruları ve vakalar. Related chapter exercises and cases. |