INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Course Description

The module defines the principles of implementing successful projects. Various aspects are considered including Costing, budgeting, risk management, human resource change management and scheduling as critical factors to the success of projects.

Course Objectives

The Course aims to provide students with understanding and skills on:

i) Project Planning, scheduling and Control

ii) Time, Cost and Quality management

iii) Building and leading multi-disciplinary and effective teams

iv) Risk and change management

v) project monitoring using appropriate project management software

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the student shall be able to:

i) Explain project management concepts and roles through all projects

ii) Manage a project to its satisfactory conclusion on time and within budget

iii) Integrate the concepts of risk and change management in project management

iv) Demonstrate the ability to use project monitoring tools and techniques to ensure successful project implementation