Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Study Cycle: Master
SUBJECT
| MID1015 | Management of Software Projects |
| Teaching Staff in Charge |
Lect. SUCIU Dan Mircea, Ph.D., tzutzu cs.ubbcluj.ro |
| Aims |
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This course has been designed to provide a Masters program of studies for
those persons who wish to develop their project management skills and abilities in the context of computer science projects. $Project Management$ course aims to develop the students@ ability to: - integrate and apply their knowledge acquired from this course in the formulation and implementation of projects; and - evaluate, plan and manage projects with special emphasis on IT projects. On completion of this course, the students should be able to: 1. explain the role of project management within the overall organizational and strategic framework of the company; 2. identify project opportunities, evaluate project feasibility and initiate projects proposals; 3. plan, schedule, monitor and control project activities; and 4. plan and manage technological change. |
| Content |
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Introduction in project management
Projects and organizational structure. Project manage abilities. Project stakeholders Strategic planning. SWOT analysis Feasibility study Risks. Projects life cycle Projects planning. Work Breakdown Structure Activities and resources planning Human Resources Management Project team structure and management Monitoring and control of cost and project activities Communication Quality monitoring Project closing |
| References |
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BOEHM, B.: Software Engineering Economics, Prentice Hall, London 1981
BODDY, D. - BUCHANAN, D.A.: Take the Lead, Prentice Hall, London,1992 BODDY, D. - BUCHANAN, D.A.: The Expertise of the Change Agent: public performance and backstage activity, Prentice Hall, London, 1992 CHECKLAND, P. - SCHOLES, J.: Soft Systems Methodology in Action, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, 1990 CHICKEN, J. C.: Managing Risks and Decisions in Major Projects, Chapman & Hall, London, 1994 CROCKFORD, N.: An Introduction to Risk Management, Woodhead-Faulkner, Hemel Hempstead, 1980 DE LA MARE, R.F.: Manufacturing Systems Economics, Holt, Reinhart & Winston, London, 1982 JORDAN, E.W. - MACHESKY, J.J.: System Development: Requirements, Evaluation, Design and Implementation, PWS-Kent Publishing, Boston Mass, 1990 MORRIS, P.W.G.: The Management of Projects, Thomas Telford Services Ltd., London,1994 NORRIS, M. - RIGBY, P. - PAYNE, M.: The Healthy Software Project: a guide to successful development, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester,1993 PRESSMAN, R.S.: Making Software Engineering Happen, Prentice Hall, London, 1988 WEISS, J. W. - WYSOCKI, R.: 5-Phase Project Management: A Practical Planning and Implementation Guide, Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass, 1994 |
| Assessment |
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The final grade is given by:
- Paper presentation - 25% - Written exam (in session) - 75% |
| Links: | Syllabus for all subjects Romanian version for this subject Rtf format for this subject |