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ITE518 Agile Project Management (8)

Abstract

In this subject, students will analyse and apply the principles of the Agile project management approach. Students will also learn how to create and manage a successful Agile project, and to adapt the Agile method for use in creative or design projects. The key differences between Agile and other project management methodologies will also be investigated.

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Session 1
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
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Subject information

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

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in: Master of Management (Information Technology)
Master of Project Management
Master of Systems Development
Prerequisite(s)
ITI500

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to compare and contrast the differences between Agile and other project management methodologies;
  • be able to justify the Agile approach;
  • be able to recognise the limitations of Agile, and devise strategies to mitigate these;
  • be able to create an Agile project management plan;
  • be able to apply the various principles and phases of the Agile project lifecycle;
  • be able to creatively adapt the Agile model for use on creative or design projects.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Agile definition and application
  • Agile principles
  • The Agile model
  • The envision phase
  • The speculate phase
  • Advanced release planning
  • The explore phase
  • The adapt and close phases
  • Scaling Agile upwards
  • Agile for creative projects

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.