Information systems projects are usually long-term, large-scale programming projects. This course introduces topics in the management of information systems projects. Beginning with an introduction on the theoretical foundation of software engineering (including software development process, what constitutes well-engineered software, and why it is so difficult to produce well-engineered software), the topics covered incorporates the 9 areas outlined in the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®): project integration management, project scope management, project time management, project cost management, project quality management, project human resource management, project communications management, project risk management, and project procurement management.

CILO-1: Explain the importance of the 10 areas of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). CILO-2: Assess the complexity of a project with appropriate project management techniques. CILO-3: Adopt appropriate project management tools for the management of an information system project. CILO-4: Explain the project life cycle of an information system project. CILO-5: Apply appropriate software development frameworks and approaches. CILO-6: Formulate an integrated project management plan that adheres to market quality standards.