SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF Computer Science
COURSE NO. IS448
TITLE OF COURSE IS/IT Project Management
NEW: 03/2011
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION AND CREDIT HOURS OF COURSE:
IS448. IS/IT Project Management. Elements of IS/IT project management. Preparing
a project plan, managing time and cost, quality and risk management, use of a project
management tool Prerequisite: IS275 or MI375 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (3)
II.
PREREQUISITE(S): IS 275 or MI 375 with a minimum grade of ‘C’
III.
PURPOSE OR OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:
The students will be able to:
IV.
A.
explain the purpose and scope of project management in IT context.
B.
describe the process of managing various project elements – time, cost and scope.
C.
prepare a plan and a charter for simple projects in IT.
D.
evaluate strategies for monitoring and controlling project implementation
E.
identify techniques for managing communication in the context of an IT project.
F.
critique past projects for their risks and failures and successes.
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
A.
For every contact hour in class, three hours of effort will be needed outside the class
for the various assignments related to this course.
B.
Regular use of computer resources for assigned activities
C.
Prior preparation to class (case study preparations and research) is the norm to
enable active participation in topical discussions.
D.
Participate in group projects and make formal class presentations
E.
Interact with outside organizations for applying the concepts learned and prepare
consultancy reports
V.
COURSE CONTENT OR OUTLINE:
A.
Introduction to Project Management
3
B.
Project Management in the context of IS/IT
6
C.
Project Planning and Project Charter
6
D.
Project Time and Cost Management
6
E.
Scope and Quality Management
3
F.
Inter- and Intra-group Communications Management
6
G.
Risk Analysis and Management
6
H.
Human Resource Management
6
I.
Exams
3
Total hours:
VI.
45
TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
A.
VII.
Lecture
Kathy Schwalbe, Information Technology Management, Course Technology, 6th
Edition, 2011
BASIS OF STUDENT EVALUATION:
A.
Preparation of project plan and charter
20%
B.
Case study analysis of past projects
30%
C.
Tests/Quizzes
20%
D.
Exams (two: mid-term and final)
30%