Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5608TECYPC-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 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.