Mechanical Engineering (English) Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI188

Course Name:

Building Managerial Skills

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÜLSÜM GÖKGÖZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. Gülsüm Gökgöz

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to give participants the knowledge and skills of leading managerial positions within the framework of modern management approaches. The students are taught the necessary skills and practices in order to take successful steps in the process of change and teach good results, focuses on the employee-manager relationship in the changing business world.
Course Content:	This course encompasses basic management concepts / management with goals, development of executive personality, development of managerial skills through decision making and problem solving, team building and management, leadership and motivation, time management and conflict management.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the relationship between manager and related concepts.
2) Understand and link the evolutionary process of manager and leadership theories.
3) Interpret the effects of the manager inside and outside the business.
4) Understands the manager's decision-making process and employee relations.
5) Explains the changing roles of the managers.
6) Understands the causes of conflicts in the workplace and knows conflict management strategies.
7) Can apply the principles of time management.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course Best Choice: Being a Manager or a Leader?(1)
2)	Best Choice: Being a Manager or a Leader?(2)
3)	Conceptual Ability: Decision Making and Problem Solving
4)	Foreseeing the Future: Planning
5)	Leading Your Teams
6)	A Way of Persuasion and Rapport: Communication
7)	Midterm1 ( a session will be organized other than class hour) Willingness to Work: Motivation1
8)	Willngness to Work: Motivation 2
9)	Never Ending Need: Employee Education, Performance Evaluation and Feedback
10)	Understanding the Inner Environment: Organizational Values, Culture and Climate
11)	Disagreements are Normal: Conflict Management
12)	Midterm2 (a session will be organized other than class hour) A Scarce Resource: Time Management and Handling Meetings
13)	Student Presentations (Due to Eid Mubarek, a make up class will be organized)
14)	Student Presentations
15)	Final Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Timothy A. Judge, Stephen P. Robbins, Organizational Behavior, 17th ed., Pearson Ltd, 2017 (pdf version is available) Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, Management, 14th ed., Pearson Ltd, 2019 (pdf version will be shared online)
References:	Lecturer’s notes

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechanical Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechanical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechanical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechanical Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechanical-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechanical Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechanical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechanical engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechanical Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3)	Design complex Mechanical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechanical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechanical Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechanical-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechanical Engineering applications.
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechanical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechanical engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 10
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 30
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	60
Presentations / Seminar	2	6
Project	6	16
Midterms	2	22
Final	3	16
Total Workload		120