| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Gain a systematic approach to strategically selecting, defining, planning, and successfully executing projects for the media sector from start to finish,
- Develop skills in managing project teams, coordinating inter-institutional relations, and directing outsourcing,
- Gain the ability to practically apply project management processes using up-to-date computer-aided software.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
| Course Description | This course focuses on strategically selecting, defining, planning, and successfully executing projects, particularly in the media sector; accurately estimating project duration and costs; efficiently scheduling resources and developing a comprehensive project plan; utilizing modern scheduling methods and approaches; managing project teams and coordinating interagency relationships; and practically applying current computer-aided software applications in project management processes, as well as integrating artificial intelligence applications into project management. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Introduction to Modern Project Management and Organization: Structure and Culture |
|
2nd Week |
Organizational Strategy, Project Selection, and Defining a Project |
|
3rd Week |
Estimating Project Durations and Costs, and Developing a Project Plan |
|
4th Week |
Risk Management, Scheduling Resources, and Costs |
|
5th Week |
Project Planning Methods and Approaches: Scheduling Methods?I (Gantt Charts) |
|
6th Week |
Project Planning Methods and Approaches: Scheduling Methods?II (CPM) |
|
7th Week |
Project Planning Methods and Approaches: Scheduling Methods?III (PERT) |
|
8th Week |
Reducing Project Duration and Becoming an Effective Project Manager |
|
9th Week |
Managing Project Teams and Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relationships |
|
10th Week |
Measuring and Evaluating Progress and Performance, and Project Closure |
|
11th Week |
MS Project Application on Computer-1 |
|
12th Week |
MS Project Application on Computer-2 |
|
13th Week |
MS Project Application on Computer-3 |
|
14th Week |
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Project Management |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | Larson, E., & Gray, C. (2011). Project Management: The Managerial Process 5th edt. McGraw Hill.
Mantel, S. J., & Meredith, J. R. (2009). Project management: a managerial approach 7th edt, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Verzuh, E., & American Psychological Association. (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK Guide. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Case Study
- Project
- Discussion
- Problem Solving
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Attendance |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| 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 |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Course hours |
|
|
|
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
|
|
|
| Homework |
3 |
10 |
30 |
| Project |
1 |
45 |
45 |
| Total Work Load | 157 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.23 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |