PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS336	PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT	6	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. METİN YILDIRIM
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to reveal the basic concepts in the field of Production management and the main decision subjects, show the proper solution ranges; introduce the main methods and tools in Production/operations management, express how to manufacture a product with the lowest price by using the current resources in the most economical way in accordance with quality and time conditions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include understanding of basic concepts of the Production management as well as learning the production systems. Studying and interpreting production processes such as how product design is made, how to guess the demand and the points to pay attention on choosing technology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the process and technology choice.
Explain the capacity planning.
Discuss the quality management, project planning and productivity models.
Evaluate the relation between production management and global competition.
Analyze the production strategies and production design

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Basic concepts of the production management	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
2	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Production systems	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
3	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Productivity	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
4	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Design of goods	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
5	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Design of goods	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
6	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Technology selection	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
7	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Determining the place of foundation	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Working place arrangement	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
10	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Logistic management	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
11	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Capacity Planning	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
12	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Repair - Maintenance Planning	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
13	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Stock Control	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
14	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Basic concepts of the production management	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
15	The relevant chapters in the coursebook	Production systems	Lecture & Examples & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kobu, B. (2010). Uretim Yonetimi. Beta Publications.
Yamak, O. (1999). Uretim Yonetimi. Edition, Istanbul: Alfa.
Buffa, E. S. (1973). Modern production management (No. TS155. B8313 1965.). Wiley.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.				3
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.			2
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.					4
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.				3
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.				3
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.					4
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.					4
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	6	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	1	14
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	76	0	174