Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5751YCOM-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide a fundamental understanding of the practical skills and underpinning theory required to manage successful IT projects.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply practical project management techniques.
2.
Formulate an appropriate project plan.
3.
Use a suitable project management tool.
4.
Explain theoretical elements of Project Management and its key concepts
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Definitions of Projects and project work
Problems facing the software industry
Metrics & estimation techniques
Project Resource Management
Project Planning & Critical Path Analysis
Use of project management software
Project management methodologies
Project reporting
Monitoring project progress and the re-scheduling of projects
Controlling projects and change management
Earned Value Analysis
Estimation
Risk Management
Project Quality
Project team structures and dynamics
Project Communication
Additional Information:This module provides students with the opportunity to work in groups in order to solve simulated project management challenges.