Program Overview

Course Specification

The current and official versions of the course specifications are available on the web.

CIS5310 IS/ICT Project Management

Staffing

Course Coordinator: Abdul Hafeez-Baig

Requisites

Enrolment is not permitted in CIS5310 if CIS8010 has been previously completed.

Overview

The management of the projects deals with the development and implementation of business processes to accommodate the business needs and requirements. Students entering the IS/ICT (Information Systems/Information Communication Technologies) project management domain should be able to apply and review evolving project management methodologies and frameworks, taking into consideration new technologies, tools, techniques, personnel and the implications associated with new projects. This course enables students to successfully manage IS/ICT projects based on the context of the project plan-driven approaches. It is the only course with a focus on IS/ICT project management issues, consequently it is essential if students wish to engage in IS/ICT project management.

The course introduces and reviews IS/ICT project management frameworks and methodologies. Participants will learn about the IS/ICT management frameworks and the ten project management knowledge areas across the project management lifecycle of initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing. The course will also examine critical aspects of IS/ICT management, security management, team management, ethical considerations, change management and ethical considerations.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. explain and apply core concepts associated with IS/ICT project management and project management framework for the definition, documentation and successful completion of IS/ICT projects;
2. utilise skills and knowledge areas to successfully manage an IS/ICT project;
3. create and develop a project plan based on industry needs;
4. critically select and apply appropriate project management software to manage IS/ICT projects;
5. explain the ethical implications associated with IS/ICT project management for successful IS/ICT project management;
6. collaborate and effectively communicate with peers and team members, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Topics

1. | Project management in the IS/ICT context | 10.00
2. | ICT project management processes and process groups | 20.00
3. | Project management knowledge areas | 25.00
4. | Use of project management application | 10.00
5. | IS/ICT Project management in the context of ethical issues and project team work environment | 10.00
6. | Implication of time, scope, cost, quality, and risk for IS/ICT projects. | 25.00

Text and Materials Required

Schwalbe, K 2019, Information technology project management , 9th edn, Cengage Learning, Boston, Massachusetts.

Student Workload Expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment Details

Approach | Type | Description | Group
Assessment | Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes
---|---|---|---|---|---
Assignments | Written | Quiz 1 | No | 10 | 1,2
Assignments | Written | Quiz 2 | No | 10 | 1,2
Assignments | Written | Report 1 | No | 35 | 2,3,4,5
Assignments | Written | Report 2 | No | 45 | 3,4,5,6

Course Details

• Units: 1
• School or Department: School of Business
• Grading basis: Graded
• Course fee schedule: Not specified
• Semester: Semester 1, 2023
• Mode: Online