Information Technology Project Management M

Course aim

To develop an understanding of how IT projects are managed and controlled in order to maximise project outcomes, including quality and business value.

Course content

IT project management context and processes; the role of the project manager; project integration, scope, time, cost, quality and resource management; risk management; quality management; change management; managing the IT project life cycle; project management techniques and procedures; benchmarking and evaluating success/failure.

Textbook(s)

Schwalbe, K 2013, Information Technology Project Management, 7th edition, Course Technology, Boston

Bunin, R 2010, New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Project 2010, Introductory, 1st edition, Course Technology, Boston

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Tutorials, practicals, monitored discussion board and other on-line interactions)	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Individual, Up to a group of 3

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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