Information Package

Program of Civil Engineering (English)

SOS215

DEVELOPING MANAGERIAL SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS

Course Code
SOS215
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge of applying the theories of organizational behavior to real-life situations.
  2. Have self-consciousness and do a personal SWOT analysis.
  3. Develop personal skills in motivation, leadership styles, communication, developing the first impression, and creativity.
  4. Develop managerial skills in conflict resolution, time management, meeting management, delegation, and decision making.
  5. Develop organizational skills in team development, and designing learning organizations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn order to go beyond the classical conventional teaching methods of the theoretical courses, this course is designed using interactive and participative techniques where the student is expected to transfer the theoretical knowledge into practical use. Consequently, group activities, personal inventories, interactive displays, observation and case studies are used to convert the knowledge into personal practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Developing self awareness
3rd Week Stress Management
4th Week Effective Problem Solving
5th Week Constructive communication
6th Week Effective motivation
7th Week Conflict Management
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Empowerment
10th Week Team Work
11th Week Leadership
12th Week Managing Meetings
13th Week Interview and Presentation Methods
14th Week Interview and Presentation Methods
15th Week Presentation of the students' weekly individual assessments: Who am I?
Recommended or Required ReadingWhetten, D.A. ve Cameron, K.S. (2010). Developing Management Skills. (8th Edition). Prentice Hall.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 10 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 4 4
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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