PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM419	PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to discuss the basic principles of project management in order to develop the ability to define and plan project selection, organization, content, time and costs of the projects, to program and manage projects with the support of computer software.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as development of management skills in project management, optimal utilization of resources in projects, planning concept and its features, mental and physical evaluation of human factor / distribution of tasks in the project, evaluation of projects in terms of resources (finance, labour, equipment, etc.), main techniques used in project management, computer applications in project management, quality management in aviation projects, problems in project management and elimination of them.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify the concepts related to project management in aviation.
Explain the basic principles of project management in aviation.
Solve the problems occurring in the project management in aviation.
Investigate the aviation projects in terms of optimum utilization of resources, finance and labour.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Introduction to project management in aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Project management organization in aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Communications in project management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Increasing management skills in project management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Optimal usage of sources in projects, planning concept and its features	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Mental and physical evaluation of human factor / distribution of tasks in the Project	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Evaluation of projects in terms of resources (Finance, Labour force, Equipment, etc.)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Evaluation of projects in terms of resources (Finance, Labour force, Equipment, etc.)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Main techniques used in project management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Computer applications in project management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Quality management in aviation projects	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Problems in project management and elimination of them	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Project examples in aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Case Study on project management in aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Harris, Jean. (2007) Proje Yonetimi, (Trns. Zaman, M.), Hayat Publications, Istanbul
Owen, D. (2006). Air accident investigation. Patrick Stephens Limited.
Flouris, T. G., & Lock, D. (2016). Aviation project management. Routledge.
Flouris, T. G., & Lock, D. (2016). Managing Aviation Projects from Concept to Completion. Routledge.

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.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

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.

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.

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	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

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.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

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.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

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.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

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.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
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	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126