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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.

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