Course Name :

Degree:

Post Graduate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MTME 501

2016-2017/Fall

NC

NC

3

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

 None

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

50

40

10

Course Description

This course forms part of the proposed Modular Framework for professional qualifications based on a post graduate program in Nautical Sciences.

The Program provides Introduction to management theory and maritime organizations and students’ expertise of management theories and their application to maritime management and challenges within the contemporary business environment.

Course Objectives

To introduce the basic principles of management theory, quality tools, different management techniques and their applications to maritime industry.

To prepare students to lead high-performing, successful groups and organizations and seek an understanding of human behaviour to enhance management practice.

Additionally, this course teaches students basic concepts in the behavioral sciences that can improve their abilities to lead and manage in organizations.

Course Learning Outcomes

I. To have knowledge on management theory, its terms, definitions, and applications

II. To know various tools used for commercial and technical managementfor Maritime Organizations.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, Projects, Discussion.

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Textbook

Shafritz, J. M., Ott, S. J., & Jang, Y. S. (2011). Classics of Organizational Theory (7th ed.). Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth.

Kristiansen, S. (2008). Maritime Transportation, Safety Management and Risk Analysis. Elsevier, Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford, London.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). (2007). Port and Terminal Management. Witherbys Publishing Limited, London, England.

Tallack, R, L. (2000). Commercial Management for Shipmaster. The Nautical Institute, O’sullivan Printing Company, Southhall, Middlesex.

Other References

Chruden, H., Sherman, A, W. (1970). Southwestern Publishing Company, Cincinati-Ohio.

Young, A. (1998). The Managers Handbook. Usines Bropols Sa, Belgium.

Don Tapping and Tom Shuker, Value Stream Management for the Lean Office,2003

Beau Keyte and Drew Locher, The Complete Lean Enterprise,2004

Michael Armstrong, How to Manage People,2008

John E.Robinson, Waves of Change,,2007

Richard Jeffery, Leadership Throughout,2007

Homework & Projects

Each student is required to write one academic paper, to present the paper and discuss it in the classroom.

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

Homework

1-2

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

10

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm studies/exam on Grading,

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Fundamentals of management

I

2

Management Theories

I

3

Management Theories

I

4

Human Behavior and Organization

I

5

Scientific Management Today, Discussion

I

6

Changing Management Technics under globalization and cosmopolitan occurrence.

I

7

Strategic management.

I

8

Midterm exam

9

Ship Management

II

10

Maritime Safety Management and Risk Analysis.

II

11

Port and Terminal Management

II

12

Shipping Company Management

II

13

İnternational Maritime Institutions, Organizations.

II

14

Analysing of shipping organizations with different management theories

II

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

Programme Outcomes

a

X

X

X

X

X

b

X

X

X

c

X

X

X

d

X

X

X

e

X

X

X

f

X

X

X

X

X

g

X

X

X

X

h

X

X

X