Introduction to Project Management

    Unit code: VIT1203 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    AVENU India
    Footscray Nicholson
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    N/A
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    Overview

    This unit investigates aspects of professional practice and specific tasks that need to be undertaken in order to initiate and implement an IT project.

    Content includes, definition and characteristics of IT projects; phases of the project life cycle such as planning, execution, monitoring and control, project closure; project team management; project management knowledge areas of scope, schedule and cost; and use of tools such as the Critical Path Method (CPM); Gantt charts and project management software(MS-Project 2016).

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Define a project, and identify the special characteristics of IT projects;
    2. Describe the key elements of a project plan, including cost and time schedules;
    3. Undertake project planning and documentation, considering all project requirements, constraints and risks;
    4. Manage project execution activities, monitor and control project scope changes, risks, issues and the delivery of project team work activities; and
    5. Coordinate project closure, consider IT support plans and obtain final project sign-off.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Test - Multiple choice
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Assignment - Project proposal
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 40%
    2 x Tests (20% each)

    Other locations

    For students studying at AVENU India
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Test - Multiple choice
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Case study analysis
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Case study implementation
    For students studying at Henan University
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Assignment - Project proposal
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 60%
    Final Exam
    For students studying at VU Sydney
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Test - Multiple choice
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Assignment - Project proposal
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 40%
    2 x Tests (20% each)

    Required reading

    Information Technology Project Management
    Schwalbe, K. (2019)| Cengage Learning

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