GRADUATE SCHOOL

Logistics Management (With Thesis)

LOG 516 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Supply Chain Project Management
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
LOG 516
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives 1. Equip with methods for running projects in business life
2. Teach analytical methods for planning, followup, and evaluation of projects
3. Detailed analysis of projects in various areas and scales
4. Improve skills in forming and managing project teams.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Student will be able to use project management techniques.
  • Student will be able to plan projects.
  • Student will be able to use evaluation methods (PERT, CPM, etc.).
  • Student will be able to use repoting techniques.
  • Student will be able to manage project groups.
Course Description This course explores the fundamentals and tools of managing projects and project activity where a project requires commitment of several types of resources. The project management elements of planning, scheduling, and control address the major elements that comprise this function. The elements in conjunction with the tools and techniques of project management such as the critical path method (CPM), program evaluation and review technique (PERT) and a commercial project management software are explored in depth. This knowledge is essential to those who manage any major supply chain or inplant projects.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Overview Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 1
2 Project Management Growth: Concepts And Definitions Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 2
3 Organizational Structures Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 3
4 Organizing And Staffing The Project Office And Team Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 4
5 Management Functions Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 5
6 Review of the Semester  
7 Conflicts Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 7
8 Special Topics Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 8
9 The Variables For Success Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 9
10 Working With Executives Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 10
11 Planning Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 11
12 Network Scheduling Techniques Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 12
13 Project Graphics Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 13
14 Pricing And Estimating Cost Control Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 1415
15 TradeOff Analysis In A Project Environment Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006. Chapter 16
16 Review of the Semester  

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 9th Edition; Kerzner; John Wiley and Sons; 2006.
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
15
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
2
30
Project
2
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
80
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
20
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
15
2
30
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
2
10
20
Presentation / Jury
2
20
40
Project
2
30
60
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
27
0
Final Exam
0
    Total
198

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Being able to contribute to the institution the participant works for and the logistics sector by the use of the knowledge and abilities gained during the education period; and manage change in the institution and the sector

X
2

Reaching a competency about contemporary business and technology applications in the area of logistics and supply chain management and analysis and strategy development methods

X
3

Being able to create opportunities by combining supply chain management with information technologies and innovative processes by the use of the interdisciplinary courses the participants take

X
4

Having the ability to develop creative solutions by working on global logistics and supply chain subjects and realizing these by the use of their project management knowledge

X
5

Having the knowledge, abilities and capabilities required for effective logistics and supply chain management by the use of a problem and case analysis based learning

X
6

Being able to examine logistics and supply chain processes with the management science viewpoint, analyze related concepts and ideas by scientific methods

X
7

If continuing to work in the academia, having the necessary information on logistics applications; if continuing to work in the sector, having the necessary knowledge on conceptual subjects

X
8

Being able to specify appropriate research questions about his/her research area, conduct an effective research with the use of necessary methods and apply the research outcomes in the sector or the academia

X
9

Being able to follow the changes and developments in the sector the participant works in, in order to keep his/her personal and professional competence updated and develop himself/herself when necessary

X
10

Be experts in the fields of logistics and supply chain with the help of the sector-focused education they receive

X
11

Have the necessary capabilities to pursue doctoral studies in national and foreign institutions.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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