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: | Res.Dr. HATİCE GONCA BULUR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Globally and in Turkey, successful organizations attribute project management to improved organizational performance. This is because projects are the link between business strategy and implementation of key business objectives. Mastery of key tools and concepts provides students with a significant competitive advantage in the job market.
This course aims to aid students in acquiring a broad understanding of project management, and to equip them with tools and techniques for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing projects. The learning objectives of this course are applicable to projects in any industry or field of study.
Throughout the course, project management life cycle processes, tools, and soft-skills (communication, team building, and leadership) will be discussed, analyzed and evaluated in detail. Lectures, case studies, class discussions, and the group project incorporate real world examples from the professional/internship experience of both the instructors/students respectively. Example projects examined will be from within Turkey, internationally, as well as World Bank and EU projects implemented using the Project Cycle Management Methodology (PCM).
Students will be asked to work in groups of four and prepare a project charter. The project schedule, resources and budget will be prepared using Microsoft Project software. Students are also expected to participate actively in class discussions and complete case study assignments.
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
A. 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 6.0 & 7.0 and upcoming 8.0
B. To enlarge upon a basic understanding of the importance of the following when planning, scheduling, and monitoring/controlling projects:
a. triple constraint of quality (scope)/budget (resources)/schedule
b. stakeholder analysis
c. work breakdown structure (WBS)
d. project network
e. agile methods & use of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
C. Role of Leadership and Team dynamics in projects
a. Project Leaders versus Project Managers
b. Communication skills
c. Team Building
d. Conflict management
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They 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. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They 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. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution