TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree Without Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Associate Professor Soner Gökten
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the working forms and configurations of the Construction Sector in Turkey. 2) Learn the working forms and configurations of the Construction Sector in the World. 3) Comprehend various tender management techniques 4) Can manage the relationships between buyers, sellers and suppliers. 5) Knows ethical issues about Construction Sector 6) Can conduct planning, auditing, efficiency and timing tests.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION	Construction sector is considered as the symbol of the urbanization, modernization, progression and development. Thanks to the construction of buildings, the sector with its business lines has an important role in the national economy. The construction industry has a wide range of job opportunities extending from the renewal works to roads and infrastructure works. There are approximately two millions of people employed in the sector. The corporations leading in the construction sector realize important projects in not only the country but also abroad. Within the scope of the course, experienced professionals in the field will convey their experience. In this regard, the subjects of countering bureaucratic problems, increasing financial sources, risk management and establishing contact with companies abroad will be discussed.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction to Construction Sector 2nd Week Construction Sector and Environment 3rd Week Buyers, Sellers, Suppliers 4th Week Planning and Timing 5th Week Auditing and Efficency Tests 6th Week Procurement Management and Bidding 7th Week Relations with Investors 8th Week Mid_Term 9th Week Relations with Finance Providers 10th Week Selection of thr Target Audience 11th Week Calculation of Risks and Unexpected Problems 12th Week Rivalry and Competition in the Construction Sector. 13th Week Relations with Public Institutions. 14th Week Case Study
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Lecture Notes
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Case Study
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Assignment 1 10 Total(%) 40 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 3 3 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 8 112 Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 10 10 Homework 5 10 50 Total Workload 307 Total Workload / 30 10,23 ECTS Credits of the Course 10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No