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IS 372 Fundamentals of Software Project Management

Summary of the Course
Text Book and Printed Resources
Prerequisites
Grading
Teaching Method
Week by Week Schedule

Summary of the course:

An introduction to the concept and techniques of project management for a broad range of systems, including Web-based application development. Topics include resource management, organizational factors, project manager responsibilities, team building, and risk management. Tools and techniques for project estimating and scheduling will be presented. Case study and group projects. Prerequisite: IT 215

  • To learn how to manage IT project
  • A better understanding of issues that could make a project succeed or fail 
  • To learn about managing the software development process 
  • To learn about the responsibilities of project managers 
  • To apply project management concepts by working in a group as team leader or active team member

Textbooks and printed resources:

The following textbook is required for this course:

  1. Kathy Schwalbe (2010). Information Technology Project Management, 6th Edition, Course Technology,

  2. ISBN: 13:978-0-324-78692-7.

     

Pre-Requisites:

IT 215 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN TECHNIQUES

Grading:


Individual Assignments 20% 
Group project 30% 
Midterm 20% 
Class Participation 10% 
Final Exam 20%

Total 100%

Teaching Method:

A combination of teaching methods will be used (lecturing, guest speakers, group presentations, etc).

Week by week schedule
Week Topic/Task Reading
Week 1

Course Overview

 

 

Introduction to Project Management

Chapter 1

Week 2

Project Management context and process

Chapter 2

Week3

The PM process groups

Project Risk Management

Chapter 3 and 11
Week 4

Status Report

PM skills

Project Planning and

Project Scope Management

Chapter 4 and 5

 

Week 5

Project Time Management

Guest Speaker

Chapter 6
Week 6

Project Cost Management

Guest Speaker

Chapter 7
Week 7

Project Human Resources Management

Chapter 9

Week 8

Project Communications Management

 

Chapter 10

Week 9

Evaluating and Terminating the Project

Project Quality Management

Chapter 8
Week 10 Project Presentations
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