Subject

ICT Project Management

Course Title

ICT Project Management
ICT Project Management

Code

F18L3S022

Study Programme

Application of Information Technologies, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and Information Systems

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

8 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

(Software Engineering or Software Requirements Analysis) and (Web Programming or Internet Technologies or Open and Free Source Systems Implementation)

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to understand and have in-depth knowledge in the application of techniques and methods for managing ICT projects, to have in-depth knowledge in determining software and system requirements, knowledge of metrics for project monitoring and evaluation, to have the knowledge to apply techniques for managing the requirements of various project stakeholders, knowledge of applying cost analysis techniques, knowledge of report preparation, and familiarity with practical software tools for project lifecycle management.

11.

Course content

(1) Types of project management (Agile, Extreme, Lean)
(1) Team management. Team organization. Virtual and global teams.
(1) Teamwork process (responsibilities, meetings, task scheduling).
(1) Communication in the project. Conflict resolution,
(1) Management and Leadership.
(1) Requirements Management
(1) Assessment and planning
(1) Schedule and monitoring
(1) Quality control
(1) Risk management
(1) Configuration and Change Management
(1) Project management tools

12.

Learning methods

Lectures supported by slide presentations, interactive lectures, practical classes (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defence of a project assignment and seminar paper, and learning in an electronic environment (forums and consultations).

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	0 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Regular class attendance (up to 3 absences), timely submission of all homework assignments, seminar papers, forum discussions, and the project.

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year