ITC493 Information Technology Project Management (8)

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 Outlines
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed subject ITC505 or ITC301

Incompatible Subjects

ITC301, ITC505

Learning Outcomes

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

This 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.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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