ICT Project Management

Course title

Code

F18L3S022

Study programme

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

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

(Софтверско инженерство или Анализа на софтверски барања) и (Веб прогрмирање или Интернет технологии или Имплементација на системи со отворен и слободен код)

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Course objectives (competences)

After completion of the course, the student is expected to understand and have broader knowledge in applying the techniques and methods for managing ICT projects. To have in-depth knowledge in managing software and system requirements, project monitoring and evaluation metrics. To know to apply tools for managing various project interest groups, analyze and manage the project costs, and to prepare management reports. To use software tools for project life-cycle management.

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Course content

(1) Project Management types (Agile, Extreme, Lean)
(1) Team management. Organization of teams. Virtual and global teams
(1) Teamwork (responsibilities, meetings, task scheduling).
(1) Project communication. Conflict resolution.
(1) Management and Leadership.
(1) Requirements engineering
(1) Assessment and planning
(1) Schedule and monitoring
(1) Quality control
(1) Risk management
(1) Configuration and change management
(1) Project Management Tools

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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).

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

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Distribution of the available time

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

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Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

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

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Grading

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

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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)

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Requirements for 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.

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

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Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature

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