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ITC301 Information Technology Project Management (8)

Abstract

The subject is a study of a practitioner’s approach to information technology (IT) project management. It provides students with an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand project management principles, techniques and tools.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalCSU Study Centre Melbourne
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
Session 2
InternalBathurst Campus
InternalCSU Study Centre Melbourne
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceAlbury-Wodonga Campus
Session 3
DistanceAlbury-Wodonga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC301
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Computing and Mathematics

Assumed Knowledge

Background knowledge similar to ITC211 or ITC203

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed ITC304, ITC493 or ITC505
Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
ITC493 ITC505 ITC505 Paired Subject
ITC493 Similar content

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify and reflect on 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 demonstrate understand the role of IT project management within a professional workplace, from the viewpoint of the member/leader of the project team;
  • be able to understand appropriate communication practices within a project management context;
  • be able to 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 apply and analyse 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.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.