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Hospitality Management International Joint Master's Program with Thesis

HMAN508

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Course Code
HMAN508
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Determines which issues can be addressed with the project planning method
  2. Can identify the work threads that make up the project and make reasonable time estimates for them.
  3. Can identify project resources and assign costs to resources, and monitor project progress.
  4. Can identify project risks and monitor them on the project.
  5. Can identify and monitor project outputs and project performance criteria.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to teach the fundamental principles and practices of project management, providing students with the knowledge and skills to carry out the project management process. The course covers topics such as defining the project, its components, project selection in strategic management, and project portfolio management. Other topics include work breakdown structure, responsibility matrix, and communication structure. Students will gain knowledge and skills in risk management, financial and time management, team formation and management, and resource utilization.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of Project, building blocks, importance of project management
2nd Week Importance of project selection in Strategic Management, project portfolio management
3rd Week Elements defining the project: scope, priorities, work breakdown structure, responsibility matrix, communication structure
4th Week Project management models: Functional, assigned teams, matrix method, Model selection according to organization
5th Week Estimation of duration and costs
6th Week Creation of project plan: project network structure, critical path, relationships between jobs
7th Week Risk management in projects: Identification of risks, separation into types and solution suggestions
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Cost and time management in projects: Limited resources, their management, reducing project duration
10th Week Leadership in project management: Difference between project management and project leadership, ethical principles, characteristics that an effective project manager should have
11th Week Establishing and managing project teams
12th Week Using outsourcing in projects and managing outsourcing
13th Week Project progress and follow-up
14th Week Project closure, agile project management, certification programs in project management
15th Week
16th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingProject management The managerial process, Erik W. Larson, Clifford F.Gray, 5th ed., Mc Graw Hill
Mockevi?ien?, B. (2014). Research and development project management: study book.
Kerzner, H. (2025). Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.
PMP, J. F. (2014). The project management answer book. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Microsoft Project 2013, Step by Step, Carl Chatfield, PMP, Timothy Johnson, MCTS, Microsoft Press
Venkataraman, R. R., & Pinto, J. K. (2023). Cost and value management in projects. John Wiley & Sons.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 10 140
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 3 3
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8 X X
K9 X X X
K10