Subject

Advanced Software Project Management

Course Title

Advanced Software Project Management
Advanced software project management

Code

ITMW01

Study Programme

Information Technology Management

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

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

Second cycle

Academic year / semester

9 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Ljubco Antovski

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

—

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Course objectives (competencies):
The course includes the theoretical and practical aspects of managing a software project. It has
to develop an understanding of the theoretical aspects of project management and software development, and
as well as practical knowledge of the necessary skills such as planning, organizing,
Implementation and evaluation of a project.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 to demonstrate the advanced application of ICT project management
 to explain the current research trends and the problems in the management of
Projects
- to formulate, execute, and revise a project plan (to recognize the resources, important
moments and risks)
to solve problems with managing and motivating people
- to use advanced techniques and tools for project planning and control
to implement quality control tools during the project's development
to recognize and evaluate methods and standards

11.

Course content

Content of the subject program:
Software life cycle
Planning and allocation
Phased development,
- important moments,
- PERT,
- gantograms,
- WBS - work packages;
Distribution of limited time and resources
- Project oversight (planning the goals, scope, resources, and estimation of
the project, the tools, the techniques)
- Communication (writing and proofreading reports, presentations, team communication,
conflict resolution
Management, leadership, and motivation
- Quality Management – Software Metrics
Process Improvement (SEI CMM Model, SPICE)
- Risk and Change Management
Tools and methods

12.

Learning methods

Lectures, exercises, independent work, project assignments, seminar papers

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

60 + — + 45 + 45 + 30 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	60 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	— hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	45 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	45 hours
16.3.	Home study	30 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	0 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	45 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	0 points
17.4.	Final exam	0 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

There is no

20.

Language of instruction

English and Macedonian

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

Student Survey

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature 1. Field M & Keller L \| Project Management \| Thomson Business Press \| 1998 2. Scott Berkun \| The Art of Project Management \| O'Reilly \| 2005 3. Ian Sommerville \| Software Engineering 8 \| Educational Work \| 2010
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year