BA4618 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Course Code:3124618
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr HANDE AYAYDIN HACIÖMEROĞLU
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

1. To provide experience in using the concepts, techniques, and decision tools available to project managers based on the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide ®, version 5.0.

2. To enlarge upon a basic understanding of the importance of the following when planning, scheduling, and monitoring/controlling projects:

  •  triple constraint of quality (scope)/budget (resources)/schedule
  •  stakeholder analysis
  •  work breakdown structure(WBS)
  •  project networks and critical path

3. To create an awareness of potential conflicts and problems that can occur on projects and how they can be addressed, especially through risk management.


Course Content

Provides a review of CPM and PERT models to cover cases with certain and uncertain activity times; project crashing and PERT/Cost analysis; GANTT charts and resource levelling decisions; use of simulation in connection with project scheduling; project control, revision and verification techniques; computer applications using commercial software.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management.
2They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
3They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
4They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently
5They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
6They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
7They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork.
8They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences.
9They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
10They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
11They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values
12They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

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