Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICES SGM211 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors ZEYNEP AKDOĞAN
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to enhance students' effectiveness in communication by developing skills in accuracy, listening, presentation, and non-verbal communication, enabling them to communicate successfully in various contexts.
Course Content Project Topic, Project Processes, Workflow, Project Plan, Monitoring and Control
Learning Outcomes 1) Grasp of project management fundamentals, mastering initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure processes with a focus on practical application
2) Develop practical project management skills while fostering professionalism, ethical conduct, and effective teamwork essential for success in project-oriented roles.
3) Gain the ability to identify, analyze, and manage project risks; develop strategic approaches to problem-solving and decision-making processes.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to the Course, Basic Concepts, and Motivation Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
2. Week Project Manager and Team Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
3. Week Determining Project Subject and Planning Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
4. Week Project Planning Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
5. Week Workflow and Scheduling Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
6. Week Project Control Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
7. Week Management of Project Processes: Changes Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
8. Week Midterm Exam Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
9. Week Management of Project Processes: Outputs Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
10. Week Management of Project Processes: Risks Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Seminar
11. Week Management of Project Processes: Budget and Cost, Student Projects Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Seminar
12. Week Communication, Managing Differences, Student Projects Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Seminar
13. Week Monitoring and Control, Student Projects Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Seminar
14. Week Closing the Project Process, Student Projects Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Seminar

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Goodpasture, John C. Project management the agile way: Making it work in the enterprise. J. Ross Publishing, 2015.
Horine, Greg. Project Management Absolute Beginner's Guide: Que Publishing, 2012.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 1
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 1
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 5 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 2
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 3
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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