ITC505 Systems Development Project Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides students with the opportunity to critically evaluate the project lifecycle, and to develop the knowledge and skills needed to apply established project management principles and techniques. Students will also examine the critical risk factors in managing a project, including those that relate to scope, time and cost, and communications.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC505
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Available to students in
Master of Systems Development or
Master of Networking and System Administration courses only
Not available to students who have completed subjects ITC301 or ITC493
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify, critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise the key elements of the IT project management framework, including project stakeholders, communication management, the project management knowledge areas, common tools and techniques, and project success factors;
- be able to critically analyse the role of IT project management within a professional workplace, from the viewpoint of the member/leader of the project team;
- be able to research and critically evaluate how a practising IT project manager applies IT project management techniques, project management skills, methods and software tools in the IT industry;
- be able to understand and apply appropriate communication practices within a project management context;
- be able to research and apply established IT project management principles, skills and techniques to a case study.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Project integration management.
- Project scope management.
- Project time and cost management.
- Project quality management.
- Project human resource management.
- Project communications management.
- Project risk, procurement and stakeholder management.
- Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing a project.
- Critical issues and success factors.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.