IT Project Management

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Subject Code:

ICT204A

Subject Type:

Core 

Credit Points:

3 credit points

Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: 

Course level pre-requisite:  A total of 12 credit points including ICT101A, ICT102A, ICT103A, DAT101A from 100 level core subjects prior to enrolling into 200 level subjects

Subject Level:

200 

Subject Rationale:

Formulating impactful IT solutions as an enabler to translate business needs into reality within the scope, cost, time, and quality constraints requires a solid understanding of goal-setting, planning, coordination, resourcing, and collaboration in complex work environments. Therefore, regardless of the industry context, it is imperative to adopt a systematic approach when realising IT-enabled business opportunities; and this is where IT project management becomes a crucial component in driving organisations forward with their strategic initiatives.   

 This subject introduces students to the critical elements of managing information technology projects with a sound understanding of contemporary project management methodologies, including their inherent principles, practices, tools, and techniques. Students will examine the key phases and their cognate processes of the end-to-end IT project life cycle and construct IT project management artefacts using fit-for-purpose project management tools.   

 The subject spans various approaches to IT project management, including industry-recognised traditional frameworks as well as innovative emerging models. Students will also discover the potential roles and responsibilities that operate within an IT project team, including the intrinsic group dynamics and effective ways of working collectively.   

Learning Outcomes:

a) Demonstrate integrated knowledge of project management concepts, principles, methodologies, practices, tools, and techniques in IT-enabled projects.

b) Analyse a business context and execute project management processes, constructing associated artefacts in accordance with project lifecycle phases in an information technology context.

c) Utilise industry-recognised project management tools and techniques to plan and manage projects in the information technology domain.

d) Communicate and collaborate effectively in an information technology project environment, exhibiting an understanding of project team dynamics.

e) Demonstrate awareness of project management governance and explain its impact on the delivery of IT-driven projects.

Student Assessment:

A supplementary assessment is not available in this subject.

Broad Topics to be Covered:

Please note that these topics are often refined and subject to change so for up to date weekly topics and suggested reading resources, please refer to the Moodle subject page.