INSE 335 Project Management
In this introductory course on project management, you will learn key concepts, tools, techniques, and standards needed to deliver products or services in a timely manner and on budget. Special emphasis is placed on task scheduling, resource management, and risk planning. An IT based project is used as the application of study. In addition, team dynamics and project leadership is explored. Upon completion, you will learn to apply basic project management concepts including the triple constraint, resource optimization, scheduling, work breakdown structures, network diagrams, risk management, and project planning.
Cross Listed Courses
None
Corequisite
None
Washington Technology University
Syllabus
INSE 335 : Project Management
5 Credits
Approved: 3/5/2020 6:08:44 PM
Course Description
In this introductory course on project management, you will learn key concepts, tools, techniques, and standards needed to deliver products or services in a timely manner and on budget. Special emphasis is placed on task scheduling, resource management, and risk planning. An IT based project is used as the application of study. In addition, team dynamics and project leadership is explored. Upon completion, you will learn to apply basic project management concepts including the triple constraint, resource optimization, scheduling, work breakdown structures, network diagrams, risk management, and project planning.
Course Required Resources
- Tsui, F. F. (2011). Managing systems and IT projects.. Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Geng, Hwaiyu. (2015). Data center handbook. [Books24x7 version] Available from http://common.books24x7.com/toc.aspx?bookid=63512.
Course Outcomes
Explain the differences between the project management skills and roles of functional managers and technical managers for software and IT development.
Create project plans used to manage the software development and maintenance efforts.
Explain the project life cycle and the activities within each phase of the project.
Apply schedule and cost techniques to determine a Basis of Estimate.
Develop communication skills involving speech, written and presentation expertise and demonstrate those skills by conveying concepts, strategies, ideas and opinions
Demonstrate an ability to effectively work in a team environment
Course Keywords
Requirements Gathering, Deliverables, High-level estimates, Team norming and storming, Team attrition, Sequence diagram, Tasks, Milestones, Work breakdown structure, Quality, Usability, Modifiability, Efficiency, Schedule, Insourcing, Outsourcing, Risk control, Risk mitigation, Risk planning, Risk identification, Matrix Organization, Recruiting, Process Map, Configuration Management, Metrics, goal creation, Function point, Gantt chart, Estimation model, Actual versus planned, Cost-benefit, RFP, Service resources, Procurement, Software metrics, Change management, Scope creep, Root cause, project status, Release Management Council
Assignment Summary
25% Project – Data Center Migration Project Plan
This project is designed to serve as an exercise to simulate the experience of being a project manager for a technology company or technology consulting company. The student will complete only certain parts of a larger project plan for a technology, software, or cybersecurity project as defined in a statement for work (SOW). The instructor will serve as either the Project client or head of the Project Management Office. The Instructor will provide a Project Statement of work (which includes background and requirements for the client) as well as a Project Plan Template. The student will fill in a few key sections of the project plan template and submit it with sections completed including a summary of experience in the appendix (lessons learned). The Project Plan must contain (not any more) the following elements:
- Project Information filled out on the Project Plan Template Cover page
- Section 1.1: Purpose; Scope; Objectives
- Section 1.2: Project Assumptions; Constraints; High Level Risks (at least 5)
- Section 1.3: Project Deliverables
- Section 1.4 High level schedule of the Project with Major Milestones
- Section 2.0 Team Name List of Team members along with a SWOT analysis of each Team Member; Roles and Responsibilities of each Team Member
- Section 3.2.1: Work Breakdown Structure - 2 Levels and at least 20 activities
- Appendix: Lessons Learned on the homework
25% Instructor Determined Assignments, Collaboration and Participation (attendance and online activities)
The instructor will evaluate participation in the course and in online discussions. The instructor may also include other assignments. The instructor-determined assignments and discussions will be distributed and evaluated such that the total point value reflects the weighting given in the rubrics. The instructor will provide the grading criteria, rubrics, and directions for completing these assignments.
25% Mid Term Exam
Students should be prepared to answer a variety of types of questions pertinent to the concepts covered in or suggested by the course materials, assignments and activities. The instructor may provide additional information about the content, style, and grading criteria of this exam. The test will cover all concepts covered since the first day of class.
25% Final Exam
Students should be prepared to answer a variety of types of questions pertinent to the concepts covered in or suggested by the course materials, assignments and activities. The instructor may provide additional information about the content, style, and grading criteria of this exam. The exam will be limited to concepts covered since the mid-term.