PRMG 6009 - Managing IT Projects
Credits: 03

Lecturer:
Mr. Ruel Ellis email: ruel.ellis@sta.uwi.edu

Overview

IT projects cover a large spectrum of activities in modern industrial settings. Maximum benefits of the project to the sponsor organization and the team undertaking the project is dependent upon the speed at which the project is executed.
This course seeks to present students with tools and techniques which can assist in the rapid development process, while exposing them to the various methodologies which are used to manage IT projects.

Aims

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Objectives

The objectives of this course are to develop:
• An understanding of the tools and techniques used in rapid software development
• An understanding as to the relationship between team dynamics and project success
• An understand of the many risks and pitfalls associated with software development

Topics Covered

This course content is structured as follows:
• Efficient Development of software.
• Rapid Development as a technique for effectively managing projects.
• Best Practices, including the quality assurance principles in software development

Content

•Efficient Development of software. 
•Rapid Development as a technique for effectively managing projects. 
•Best Practices, including the quality assurance principles in software development

Instructional Sequence

The course consists of a two (2) hour lecture once per week. Students undertake an individual research project, in which they have to identify an opportunity for using rapid development techniques in IT projects at their place of employment or critique a project which has already been implemented. Course materials include articles form journals and conference proceedings.

Lecture Hours
Module
Topic of Lectures/ Student Activities
Tuesday 4:00-6:00 pm
1
Introduction 
 
2
Core Issues in Rapid Development
 
3
Efficient Rapid Development
 
4
Project Life Cycle Planning
 
5
Software Project Estimation and Metrics
 
6
Scheduling and networks
 
7
In-course Examination
 
8
Customer oriented Development
 
9
Team Work and Team Structure
 
10
Productivity Tools
 
11
Quality Assurance
 
12
Classic Mistakes
 
13
Risk Management
 
14
Best Practices


Course Notes:

Introduction (Lecture 1) Lecture 6A Lecture 10B
Lecture 2A Lecture 6B Lecture 11A
Lecture 2B Lecture 7 Lecture 11B
Lecture 3 Lecture 8 Lecture 12
Lecture 4 Lecture 9  
Lecture 5 Lecture 10A  

Introduction To Project Management

Appendix    
Chapter 1 Chapter 5 Chapter 9
Chapter 2 Chapter 6 Chapter 10
Chapter 3 Chapter 7 Chapter 11
Chapter 4 Chapter 8 Chapter 12


Method of Evaluation

ASSESSMENT

CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL GRADE

DATE/TIME/VENUE

Individual Project

20%

Assigned: Week 2 Due: Week 12

In-Course Examination

20%

Week 7

Final Exam

60%

TBA



Prerequisites

None

Required Reading:


Text Books & References


Slides and other course material (tutorials, assignments, additional notes, etc.) will be accessible via the Engineering Website

Out-of-class questions concerning the course content or requests for related information can be directed to 

Course Instructor: Ruel L.A. Ellis


This course is part of the following programme/s: