• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply fundamental project management principles to information systems projects.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define and implement advanced Management Information Systems and Information Technologies concepts
   2. Develop and implement strategies for managing the digital transformation of businesses
   3. Apply the stages of information systems project management and software development using current methodologies
   4. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   5. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Term paper
2. Utilize agile methodologies effectively in the management of IT projects.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define and implement advanced Management Information Systems and Information Technologies concepts
   2. Apply the stages of information systems project management and software development using current methodologies
   3. Follow new technology trends, assess and use technological innovations suitable for the business
   4. Acquire scientific knowledge and work independently
   5. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   6. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Term paper
3. Assess and identify the risks associated with information systems projects.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Examine complex business and technology problems in the light of information systems theories and develop technology-focused solutions
   2. Design and implement appropriate policies and technologies to ensure the security of information systems and computer networks
   3. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   4. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility
   5. Develop awareness for new professional applications and ability to interpret them

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Term paper
4. Communicate effectively with project stakeholders.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Critically review current scientific research and present the findings in relation to previous studies
   2. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   3. Acquire scientific knowledge and work independently
   4. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   5. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Term paper

Contents
Week 1:	Introduction to Project Management in Information Systems (Overview of project management, importance of project management in IT)
Week 2:	Project Initiation and Planning (Defining IT project scope and objectives, stakeholder analysis, project charter development)
Week 3:	Project Scheduling Techniques (Work breakdown structure (WBS), Gantt charts and PERT diagrams, Critical path method (CPM))
Week 4:	Resource Allocation and Management (Resource estimation, resource allocation techniques, managing project teams)
Week 5:	Budgeting and Cost Management, Introduction to Project Studies (Cost estimation methods, budgeting processes, cost control)
Week 6:	Quality Assurance in Projects (Quality planning, quality assurance vs. quality control, quality tools and standards)
Week 7:	Risk Management, Midterm Exam (Identifying risks, risk analysis and prioritization, risk mitigation strategies)
Week 8:	Agile Project Management (Principles of Agile methodology, Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, Agile planning and estimation)
Week 9:	Agile Execution and Control (Running sprints, Agile monitoring and controlling, change management in Agile projects)
Week 10:	Project Communication and Stakeholder Management (Communication plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, managing expectations)
Week 11:	Project Closure and Post-Implementation Review, IS Project Management Software Tools (Closing processes, lessons learned documentation, post-implementation review)
Week 12:	Integrating Traditional and Agile Approaches (Blending methodologies for project success, case studies)
Week 13:	Project Presentations
Week 14:	Project Presentations
Week 15*:
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:	Project Management Institute. (2017). Agile Practice Guide. PMI Publishing. Project Management Institute. (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (7th ed.). PMI Publishing.
Recommended readings:	Schwalbe, K. (2018). Information Technology Project Management (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	7	30
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:	5-14	30
Homework:		0
Quiz:		0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	3	14
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	0	0
Term project:	8	10
Term project presentation:	2	1
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	2	4
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	2	5
Final exam:	2	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)