PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIY331	PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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	Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN
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
Alniak, M.O. (2011), Proje Yonetimi, Beta, Istanbul
Harris, Jean. (2007) Proje Yonetimi, (Trns. Zaman, M.), Hayat Publications, Istanbul

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 basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.	0
2	Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.	0
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.		1
2	Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.	0
2	By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.	0
2	Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.	0
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze financial data related to his / her field.	0
2	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.			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	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	14	28
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	124