CIS 381 IT Project Management Course Guide 2008
Sue Pfeifer
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Section 1: Course Overview
1.1 Catalog Description
This course thoroughly explains project management techniques and how they can be
used to effectively run information technology projects. Project management software is
used to provide students with a hands-on experience to effectively use software to
manage projects.
1.2 Course Purpose and Goals
1. Understand the genesis of project management and its importance to
improving the success of information technology projects
2. Demonstrate knowledge of project management terms and techniques such
as:
The triple constraint of project management
The project management knowledge areas and process groups
The project life cycle
Tools and techniques of project management such as:
Project selection methods
Work breakdown structures
Network diagrams, critical path analysis, and critical chain
scheduling
Cost estimates
Earned value management
Motivation theory and team building
Etc.
3. Apply project management concepts by working on a group project as project
manager or active team member
4. Use Microsoft Project 2007 and other software to help plan and manage a
small project
5. Appreciate the importance of good project management
Share examples of good and bad project management
Participate in discussion boards throughout the course for personal
reflection
CIS 381 IT Project Management Course Guide 2008
Sue Pfeifer
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Use knowledge and skills developed in this class in other settings
1.3 Course Competencies
The prerequisite to this course is CIS380 Systems Analysis & Design and is in place for
the traditional Computer Information Systems students to give them an overview of the
systems development lifecycle prior to diving into the details of project management.
This prerequisite has been waived for most students pursuing the Enterprise
Applications Certificate. CIS381 IT Project Management can be successfully completed
with