This unit addresses the ways in which Information Technology (IT) can facilitate the project management process in different ways such as scheduling, planning, and monitoring and control. It focuses on the application of Project Management Information Systems such as software used for scheduling to support managing projects. Several useful project management tools and techniques for managing IT projects will be reviewed. In addition to these, students will learn about different project life cycle types suitable for managing IT projects such as adaptive lifecycle or agile methodology.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
EPM5700
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Identify and appraise relevant economic models for selecting information technology projects; | ||
| 2. | Articulate and implement advanced project management concepts and methods to enable students to assist with planning and managing information technology projects; | ||
| 3. | Justify the selection of appropriate project life cycle types for a variety of project scenarios; and | ||
| 4. | Exemplify the skills required for the scheduling of a multi-disciplinary project. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Lab exercises (includes early assessment) | 10% |
| Project | Group Project | 40% |
| Presentation | Student Presentation | 10% |
| Test | Test (Open book, 2 hours) | 40% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Assignment | 20% |
| Project | Group Project | 30% |
| Presentation | Student Presentation | 10% |
| Examination | Exam (2 hours) | 40% |
Required reading
Planning and control using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019 .
Paul Eastwood Harris (2019)
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