Class Learning Objectives

SE 4381 Software Project Planning and Management

Understand the genesis of project management and its importance to improving the success of information technology projects
Demonstrate knowledge of the project management knowledge areas and process groups
Demonstrate knowledge of the project life cycle
Demonstrate knowledge of project selection methods
Demonstrate knowledge of work breakdown structures
Demonstrate knowledge of network diagrams, critical path analysis, and critical chain scheduling
Demonstrate knowledge of cost estimates
Demonstrate knowledge of earned value management
Demonstrate knowledge of motivation theory and team building
Apply project management concepts by working on a semester-long group project as team leader or active team member
Use Microsoft Project and other software to help plan and manage a small project