COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR AYSUN KAPUÇUGIL IKIZ

Offered to

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the main concepts of a project and to manage a detailed project in the semester.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Main textbook: Jeffrey K. Pinto (2010).Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage, Pearson Education, 2nd Edition.

2. Supplementary references: Jack R. Meredith & Samuel J. Mantel (2006). Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 6th Edition.
* Students will also read and analyse variour articles published in professional journals.

3. Software: The software listed below can be downloaded to personal computers and run over the campus network, taking into account the directions on the page of our university's computer department.
* MS Project 2016 or any other similar software
* MS Excel 2016

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
Lectures will cover theoretical basis of project management and class discussions will be carried out over the case studies.
Discussions on case studies will be held in the course, but a report will be prepared in advance for each case study as a homework activity.

2. Readings
Each week reading texts / articles in the book or from different sources will introduce the basic concepts and techniques of project management. These readings will provide both the theoretical background and technical skills needed to manage any project.

3. Computer Applications
MS Project software will be introduced through various applications in order to manage all phases of the project more effectively.

4. Group assignment
Small groups will be formed according to the number of students and each group will manage a project to solve a problem or issue.

5. Presentations
Students will use presentation techniques and verbal communication skills in project presentations.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1. Midterm Exam
The midterm exam consists of questions that will measure the fundamental knowledge and skills in each phase of the project management, within the framework of the topics covered in the course.

2. Term Project and Presentation
There will be just one term project that is handled in a group. The group project will be evaluated through context, detail level, report context and format, and presentation effort. Details will be provided as project guidelines by the instructor.

Assessment Criteria

In this course, each student is working on a term project as a team member. The term project aims to improve the students' project managing skills as well as their communication skills with the help of presentation.

The content of the project will be explained in a guided template file that will be given by the instructor.

Reports and homework papers should be prepared according to specific academic format, i.e., APA.. The report quality of the term project is assessed based on the following six traits: Logic & Organization, Language, Spelling and Grammar, Development of Ideas, Purpose and Audience, Format.

The content requirements (which account for 80% of the score) and the report quality attributes (20% of the score) combine to determine the overall project grade. In project work, it is critical that all team members contribute together as well as provide quality content. The Peer Evaluation form is used to assess each team member's individual contribution by allowing them to evaluate both their own performance and that of other team members. Based on these peer evaluation scores, a multiplier
coefficient is calculated to reflect each group member's contribution to the project. Therefore, students get their term project grade individually according to their contributions.

Students presents their project work during the last class of this semester.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Participation in class discussions is required. The subject matter is mastered through student's active participation and practice.
3 Students should submit the assignments on time. Otherwise will not be accepted.
4. This course is designed to encourage student participation and practice.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Aysun KAPUCUGIL IKIZ
aysun.kapucugil@deu.edu.tr
room #: 125/A

Assoc.Prof. Darija ALEKSIC
darija.aleksic@ef.uni-lj.si
room #: 123

Office Hours

To be announced later

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes