Centre for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Postgraduate Modules

Information Systems Project Management

Information Systems Project Management

Overview

This course focuses on the management of information systems projects. It will examine the fundamental principles and practices of managing programs and projects in an information processing and technology-driven environment. More specifically, the curriculum focuses on the organisation, initiation, planning, execution and control of information systems projects. Furthermore, this course examines major topics including project selection, requirements analysis, systems development, estimation, scheduling, behavioural issues, project governance, project implementation, project control and assessment. This course will also teach students how to manage software and systems implementation projects using a systematic approach. The course will incorporate the project life cycle and systems development life cycle models to enable students to better manage the planning, execution and control of a project initiative. Importantly, students will develop practical, applicable project management skills and competencies in relation to the establishment of project communications, management of project changes, and management of teams.
 

What will I Learn?

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify concepts, techniques, and decision tools pertinent to information systems project management;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in managing projects from conception to realization through the use of processes, tools and approaches necessary to successfully achieve project results;
  • Outline the importance of networks to planning, scheduling, and controlling projects;
  • Develop a systematic framework for a computer- based information system for managing projects;
  • Plan a new information system or technology-driven initiative;
  • Implement a new information system or technology- driven initiative;
  • Manage a new information system or technology- driven initiative.

Who Should do this Course

Important Information

Whether constructing a new system, implementing software packages, developing and launching a new product, reengineering business processes or managing the delivery of a marketing campaign, projects are how business organisations achieve specific goals. As a result, those individuals that demonstrate the capacity to manage projects efficiently and consistently are the most highly valued and in demand in any organisation. It is for this reason that this course was designed—to help students learn how to track and manage projects according to set plans, how to identify, plan for and respond to risks, how to respond to and manage change, deal with challenges in a proactive, productive manner, and ultimately to improve overall project management. Through a variety of exercises, demos, simulations and lectures, this course will present students with a systematic approach to project management.

The goals of this course are to:

  • Introduce students to the core principles, concepts, techniques, tools, processes and practices relevant to information systems project management;
  • Provide students with the necessary tools to successfully manage each phase of the project life cycle;
  • Enable students to implement a project management information system using a systematic framework.

At a Glance

  • Admissions Term: 2021/2022 Summer
  • Registration: Open
  • Date: May 30th - July 8th, 2022
  • Time: Monday and Wednesday (5pm-8pm)
  • Duration: 36 hours
  • Certificate Awarded: Postgraduate Professional Development Certificate of Competence
  • Course Code: MISY 6025
  • Capacity: 10
  • Cost:

The following topics will be addressed:

  • Introduction to IS project management
  • Portfolio management and project governance
  • Project life cycle
  • Project initiation
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Project monitoring and control
  • Project termination
  • Resource planning and business analysis
  • Project quality management
  • Project procurement management
  • Project management body of knowledge (PMBOK)
  • Project management software
  • Waterfall model
  • Agile project management
  • Project execution
  • Qualities of effective project managers

This course will be delivered through one weekly three- hour lecture. Additional teaching methodologies to be used in this course include tutorials and class discussion of readings, cases and other material provided by the lecturer. Students will be expected to prepare for class sessions by reviewing the assigned material in advance.

This course will be assessed using coursework as well as a final examination and is weighted as follows:
 
Coursework – 60%
Individual Assignment                                                – 15%
Case Analysis                                                           – 25%
Group Report & Presentation                                      – 20%
 
Final Examination – 40%
This 2-hour final examination may consist of essay-type questions and a case study.