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MITM743Advanced Project
ManagementIntroduction To The Class
In this presentation
• Knowing each other• An introduction to the subject• Materials • Assessments• Topic
My information
• Project Management with a focus on Software Project/Information System Project• Lecturer: Abdul Rahim ahmad• Email: [email protected]• Location: BW-4-C29/IEPRe office• Phone: 03 89212020 ext 2354
Synopsis
This subject explores project management’s theories, techniques, methodologies and relevant tools. It looks at key ideas and issues about initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling stages of managing a project. It reviews the latest issues on leadership, teamwork, project strategy and implementation processes. It involves rigorous self-study, implementation and continuous evaluation of performance through assignments, submissions, class preparation and participation
Aims/Objectives
• The objectives or the courses are:1. To introduce the advance theories and practices of project management to
students2. To provide students with the latest concepts and methodologies of project
management.3. To give guidance to students to learn about a variety of widely used tools
for managing project.4. To teach students the major processes and techniques involved in managing
project and how to use them effectively.5. To make students learn and understand the importance aspects of project
management and how to apply them in software development and maintenance processes.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Discuss about software or information systems project management. 2. Explain about the various concepts of software or information systems project management. 3. Implement the learned theory and concepts of project management when managing a
project. 4. Describe the various available project management techniques/tools. 5. Apply the various project management skills and tools correctly in planning, cost estimation,
scheduling, risk estimation, quality assurance testing, software debugging, and optimal personnel task assignments.
6. Give critical evaluations of existing project management techniques/tools and discuss issues related to software project.
7. Appreciate the importance of practicing project management in software and system development project.
What you need to do
• ATTEND Classes (80% attendance required) • Read what I assign before every class• Work in a group although submission is individual
Focus project
• Find an it related project to focus on applying project management principles• Information system• Software development• Network design and installation• Software testing• ICT policy development• Social contribution
• Inform me at the beginning of next class
Assessments
• Assignments/Project 40• Quizzes 10• Mid-Semester Examination 15• Final Examination 35• 100%