Information Technology Project Management
Semester I or II
Description:
This course explores the practical skills required to: start a technology project with a clearly defined scope; set and manage stakeholder expectations; manage changing client requirements; and meet quality standards. Students will also be able to identify and overcome the typical pitfalls inherent in technology projects.
The course assumes a basic understanding of software development and the software development life cycle and uses this basis to discuss methods for delivering IT projects involving networks, hardware acquisition, process changes, data development, etc., on time, within budget, and to specifications.
However, it assumes no prior knowledge in management techniques and will instruct students in how to develop approaches and styles of management specific to technology projects. Students who desire to be IT managers, application development team leaders or IT project managers will benefit from this course. Course content will be delivered primarily by face-to-face instruction. Some aspects of the course will be delivered online and through in-class discussions.
Some Resources
- Notes and code examples will be provided as supplements to the course textbook.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify the communication mechanisms for different audiences
- Outline how to work with local and remote teams
- Identify the unique risks, issues, and critical success factors associated with technology projects
- Describe measurement theory for the management of technology projects and how to communicate the results
- Differentiate among the project management of technology initiatives from other kinds of projects, including hardware, technology and vendor relationships
- Apply project management principles and techniques related to technology project planning, implementation and tracking
- Apply the appropriate product and process metrics and analytical techniques to a project
- Infer the optimal time for product release
- Create a project management plan
- Evaluate the use of technology project management philosophies, principles, methods, tools, and standards
- Compare various techniques for managing a technology development team
