IT Project Management Course Guide

1.1 Catalog Description
This course thoroughly explains project management techniques and how they can be used to effectively run information technology projects. Project management software is used to provide students with a hands-on experience to effectively use software to manage projects.

1.2 Course Purpose and Goals

1. Understand the genesis of project management and its importance to improving the success of information technology projects
2. Demonstrate knowledge of project management terms and techniques such as: The triple constraint of project management The project management knowledge areas and process groups The project life cycle Tools and techniques of project management such as:
   • Project selection methods
   • Work breakdown structures
   • Network diagrams, critical path analysis, and critical chain scheduling
   • Cost estimates
   • Earned value management
   • Motivation theory and team building
   • Etc.
3. Apply project management concepts by working on a group project as project manager or active team member
4. Use Microsoft Project 2007 and other software to help plan and manage a small project
5. Appreciate the importance of good project management :
   • Share examples of good and bad project management
   • Participate in discussion boards throughout the course for personal reflection
   • Use knowledge and skills developed in this class in other settings

1.3 Course Competencies
The prerequisite to this course is CIS380 Systems Analysis & Design and is in place for the traditional Computer Information Systems students to give them an overview of the systems development lifecycle prior to diving into the details of project management. This prerequisite has been waived for most students pursuing the Enterprise Applications Certificate. CIS381 IT Project Management can be successfully completed without the knowledge learned in CIS380.

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