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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 Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. AHMET DENİZ
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
1
2
Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
0
3
Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
3
2
Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
1
3
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
3
4
Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage operational activities related to the airline.
4
2
Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
4
2
Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
5
3
Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
5
4
Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
4
5
Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Execute a study in his/her field independently.
4
2
Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
1
2
Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
4
2
Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
2
3
Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 124
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0