| Course Objectives: |
This course introduces the tasks and challenges fundamental to project management, the vital function of managing complex projects across multiple functions. This course guides students through many of the fundamental project management tools, logical framework and behavioral skills required in profit and nonprofit organizations. There is a special emphasis on causes of project failure and how to mitigate these issues through proper planning in the early phases of a new initiative.
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| Course Content: |
This course focuses on project management methodology that will increase the ability of students to initiate and manage projects more efficiently and effectively. Students will learn key project management phases through an
innovative model, and students will have the opportunity to apply these phases to a case study and a final project.
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
• Understand and employ project management strategy design, development, and deployment
• Utilize project management tools, techniques, and skills
• Align critical resources for effective project implementation
• Identify and utilize key performance metrics for project success
• Improve cost, quality, and delivery with efficient and effective project management processes
• Deploy and lead high performance project management teams in your organization |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Understand and employ project management strategy design, development, and deployment.
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2) Identify and utilizes key performance metrics for project success.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Utilize and uses project management tools, techniques, and skills.
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2) Align critical resources for effective project implementation.
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3) Realizes the implications, challenges, and opportunities of organizational dynamics in project management.
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4) Improve cost, quality, and delivery with efficient and effective project management processes
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5) Deploys and manages high performance project management teams in your organization.
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
| 1) |
Definition of Project and Project Objectives |
Presentation
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Characteristics of Projects - Short and Long Term Projects |
Power point presentation
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Benefits of Project Management |
Power Point presentation
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Logical Framework Approach |
Power point presentation
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| 5) |
Initiating the Project |
Brain Storming
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| 6) |
Planning the Project |
Forming project teams
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| 7) |
Acceptance of the Project and the Funding Opportunities |
Visiting Stakeholders
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| 8) |
Mid-term Exam |
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| 9) |
Project Follow-up |
Meeting with project teams
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| 10) |
Executing The Project I |
Meeting with project teams
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| 11) |
Executing The Project II |
Meeting with the project teams
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| 12) |
Creating The Final Project Report |
Providing sample project reports
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| 13) |
Presenting The Project to Stakeholders |
Presentations of Project Teams
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| 14) |
Closing The Project |
Discussions
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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To demonstrate the ability to analyze and explain the fundamental concepts, theoretical frameworks, and legal regulations pertaining to the field of e-commerce and marketing. |
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| 2) |
To possess up-to-date knowledge of the digital commerce ecosystem, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies. |
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To demonstrate the ability to identify challenges within digital marketing, logistics, and foreign trade processes, and to propose fundamental solutions accordingly. |
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To demonstrate the ability to formulate marketing strategies through the application of data analysis, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and e-commerce software platforms. |
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To demonstrate the ability to integrate business management, accounting, and foreign trade knowledge into digital trade operations and processes. |
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To be able to effectively manage operations such as product, customer, and order management on e-commerce platforms. |
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To be able to follow digital transformation and technology trends with an awareness of lifelong learning. |
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To demonstrate the ability to critically assess advancements in the field and effectively integrate acquired knowledge into organizational and business processes. |
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To be able to work effectively within a team and take responsibility. |
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To be able to effectively use written and verbal communication skills in the workplace and prepare professional presentations for senior management. |
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To be able to create content targeted at the audience on social media and digital platforms, and manage digital brand communication at a basic level. |
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| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Course |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Application |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class |
3 |
8 |
24 |
| Presentations / Seminar |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Project |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Homework Assignments |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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100 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
2 |
5 |
10 |
| Midterms |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
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37 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
137 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
5 |