Information Technology 395

I. Course Title: Information Technology Project Management

II. Course Number: ITEC 395

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: Junior standing

V. Course Description: 

This course will equip students with the necessary skill set to complete the project management process from conception to closing. Students will be able to perform build vs buy analyses, develop project charters, elicit customer requirements, estimate schedules, manage costs, and effectively close a project. These skills are vital in today’s business and IT workforce.

Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.

VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:

Topics include:

  1. Introduction to Project Management
  2. The Project Management and Information Technology Context
  3. The Project Management Process Groups
  4. Project Scope Management
  5. Project Time Management
  6. Project Cost Management
  7. Project Quality Management
  8. Project Human Resources Management
  9. Project Communications Management
  10. Project Risk Management
  11. Project Procurement Management
  12.  Project Stakeholder Management
  13. PMI Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) Exam

VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:

This course presents an understandable, integrated view of the many concepts skills, tools, and techniques involved in project management. This course provides up-to-date information on how good project management and effective use of software can help students manage projects, especially information technology projects.

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Students who complete this course will be able to:

  1. Identify and describe the project management knowledge areas and process groups.
  2. Identify requirements for implementing a project in a context-specific domain.
  3. Construct a project charter that identifies project scope, stakeholders, and business needs.
  4. Create and use diagrams and systems models to analyze a problem.
  5. Apply these project management techniques to a real-world IT project management problem.
  6. Analyze and critique real word case studies to illustrate the issues associated with complex projects outlets.
  7. Students will be able to reflect on how the skills they learn in this class will apply to professional roles.

VIII. Assessment Measures:

Assessments, which may include in-class exams, presentations, homework assignments, projects, labs, and quizzes will be used to measure each student’s performance.

 

Other Course Information: None

 

Review and Approval 

April 6, 2017

March 01, 2021