This course helps to gain the undergraduates a beginner level project management knowledge and hands-on experiences via the projects. It establishes how a succesful project is structured, how the scope of a project is formed to satisfy the expectations, how the risks are reduced, how a project is to be completed by complying with the budget, schedule and standards.
- Head First PMP, Jennifer Greene and Andrew Stellman, O'Reilly Media, Incorporated, Third Edition
Other Sources
- Lecture slides
- Research papers
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
1. Agile Project Management
Explanation of content, objective and semester planning.
2. Week
2. An Overview of IT Project Management
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
3. Week
3. The Business Case
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
4. Week
4. The Project Charter
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
5. Week
5. The Project Team
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
6. Week
6. The Scope Management
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
7. Week
7. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
8. Week
Midterm week
Closed book examination
9. Week
9. The Risk Management Plan
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
10. Week
10. The Project Communication Plan
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
11. Week
11. The IT Project Quality Plan
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
12. Week
12. Managing Change, Resistance, and Conflict
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
13. Week
13. Managing Project Procurement and Outsourcing
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
14. Week
14. Project Leadership and Ethics
Theory presentation of the chapter using MS Power Point, discussions, questions & Answers; Lab practices
15. Week
Final Examination Week
Closed book examination
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
An overview to project management from IT perspective
LO-2
Description of a project complying organizational objectives
LO-3
Establishment of project team
LO-4
Project scope description and scope change management
LO-5
Development of project plan
LO-6
Project execution and monitoring
LO-7
Risk, stakeholder, communication and quality managent in project management
LO-8
Budget, procurement and cost management
LO-9
Project knowledgebase, lessons learned and process enhancements
LO-10
Ethical behavior, team dynamics and being a responsible team member