PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Course
- BUSN441 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Department
- Business Administration - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Kağan DOĞRUYOL
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course introduces the concept of managerial process in project management. It explores the process of lifecycle management of projects and the tools for decision making. The course will cover the important topics of project management process including cost and time estimation, project scheduling, managing risk, outsourcing, project closure and how to become an effective project manager. The technical and behavioral issues in project management with a broad range of industries to which project management principles can be applied will be also highlighted. By the end of this course the students will be able to understand how project management theories are practiced in business cases and will be able to apply theories in real life cases.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| Final | Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Modern Project Management |
| Week 3 | Organization strategy and project selection |
| Week 4 | Defining the project |
| Week 5 | Project cost and time estimation |
| Week 6 | Project cost and time estimation |
| Week 7 | Project Scheduling |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 10 | Project Scheduling |
| Week 11 | Managing Risk |
| Week 12 | Managing Risk |
| Week 13 | Being an effective project manager |
| Week 14 | Outsourcing |
| Week 15 | Project Closure |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Larson E. and Gray C. (2021). Project Management: The Managerial Process (8th ed.).
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Developing knowledge on the fundamental principles of project management SOLO 5
- L02 Explaining the phases in project life cycle SOLO 5
- L03 Explaining the process of cost and time estimation SOLO 3
- L04 Developing skills in risk management and project scheduling SOLO 3
- L05 Planning project schedule SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
- P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
- P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
- P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
- P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
- P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
- P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
- P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
- P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
- P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
- P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
- P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
- P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
- P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |