Graduate Education Institute · Big Data and Business Analytics · Master
Course Objective
I. To convey the concept, components and methods of project management II. To provide a real-life application with the information taught on project management III. To provide application with project management software such as MS Project IV. To convey the details about business communication that is essential during business life and project management. |
Course Content
Basic Concepts of Project Management, Project Evaluation and Selection, Project Manager, Project Organization, Project Planning, Business Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Budgeting and Cost Estimation¸ Time Planning, Resource Allocation, Monitoring and Information Systems, Project Control, Project Audit, Project Termination, Term Project Presentations
Required Resources
- Course notes
- Gray, Clifford and Larson, Erik, Project Management: The Managerial Process, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2014 International Edition
Recommended Resources
- Meredith, Mantel, S. J., Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 2009, 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
- Cleland, D.I.; Bursic, K.M.; Puerzer, R.; Vlasak Yaroslav, A., 1998, Project Management Casebook, Project Management Institute
- Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMMBOK) – 6th Edition, PMI
- Hazır, Ö.; Eryılmaz, U.; Hafızoğlu, M., 2014, Proje Yönetimi: Analitik Yaklaşımlar, PMI
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understands the basic concepts of project management.
- Understands the project management life cycle.
- Gains the ability to create a project management plan for quality, communication, resources and stakeholder management.
- Understands and applies project initiation processes.
- Can reveal the project scope and expectations of project stakeholders.
- Can distinguish and compare the roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders.
- Learns and applies the concept of project management and project management tools and techniques.
- Develops knowledge and skills in controlling and managing projects.
- Gains the ability to identify, analyze, transfer, reduce and manage risks.
- Understands and applies the necessary concepts and methods related to communication during project management.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Description, Objectives, Grading Policies, Introduction / Basic Concepts of Project Management | None |
| 2 | Project Evaluation and Selection | None |
| 3 | Project Evaluation and Selection | None |
| 4 | Project Manager Project Organization | None |
| 5 | Project Planning | None |
| 6 | Business Communication | None |
| 7 | Negotiation and Conflict Management | None |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | All topics until the Midterm Exam day |
| 9 | Budgeting and Cost Estimation | None |
| 10 | Time Planning | None |
| 11 | Resource Allocation | None |
| 12 | Monitoring and Information Systems | None |
| 13 | Project Control | None |
| 14 | Project Audit Project Termination | None |
| 15 | Term Project Presentations | It is expected that the term project work will be prepared in detail, studied and presented. |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | The scope of the course for the entire semester |