Information Systems Project Management - INFS5848

   
   
 
Course Outline: INFS5848 Course Outline
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: INFS5988 or INFS5978 or enrolment in a CSE program
 
 
Equivalent: COMP3711, INFS2848
 
 
Excluded: INFS5733
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course provides introduction to the central concepts and issues of project management and the practical benefits of project planning and management. It includes practical sessions in project planning and the use of a computer based management tool. Additional topics include customer focus, lifecycle customisation, work packages, progress monitoring, risk evaluation, quality management, people skills, and negotiation skills. Case studies and practical examples of software development projects will be used throughout the course.