Computer Science (COMP) 605

Overview

Computer Science 605 provides practitioners who have current information technology skills with an understanding of the theory and practice of project management through an integrated view of the concepts, skills, tools, and techniques involved in the management of information technology projects. Much of the knowledge needed to manage projects is unique to the discipline of project management. Project managers must also have knowledge and experience in general management, and must understand the applicability of the project in order to work effectively with specific industry groups and technologies.

COMP 605 focuses on information technology projects. While IT project managers are generally selected because of their expertise in information technology, they generally spend more time becoming better project managers, and less time being information technology experts.

Course Objectives

Many of the students of COMP 605 will be well-versed in various information technologies. This course is modeled after the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and discusses project management issues and skills from an integrated organization or management point of view. After completing this course, students will be able to:

• manage information technology projects from a new perspective, in addition to their technical view;
• integrate and apply management and technology skills to lead or participate in successful information technology projects;
• analyze the general issues and skills involved in information technology projects;
• demonstrate the impact of the current trends in information technology on project management;
• identify the Project Management Body of Knowledge, as agreed upon by established practitioners;
• prepare to pursue a PMP designation;
• master a software tool to assist in project management, for example MS Project software; and
• practise collaborative work in preparation for information technology projects

Outline

• Unit 0: Overview of the Course
• Unit 1: Project Management Framework
  • Module 1.1 - Introduction to Project Management
  • Module 1.2 - Project Management Context
  • Module 1.3 - Project Management Processes
• Unit 2: Project Management Knowledge Areas
  • Module 2.1 - Project Integration Management
  • Module 2.2 - Project Scope Management
  • Module 2.3 - Project Time Management
  • Module 2.4 - Project Cost Management
  • Module 2.5 - Project Quality Management
  • Module 2.6 - Project Human Resource Management
  • Module 2.7 - Project Communications Management
  • Module 2.8 - Project Risk Management
  • Module 2.9 - Project Procurement Management
  • Module 2.10 - Project Stakeholder Management

Evaluation

To pass this course, students must achieve an average grade of at least 60% on all assignments.

To receive credits for COMP 605 toward the Master of Science in Information Systems Program, you must achieve a cumulative course grade of at least B- (70 percent), including an average grade of 60 percent on the assignments.

To receive credit for COMP 605 toward the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology Management Program, you must achieve a cumulative course grade of at least C+ (66 percent), including an average grade of 60 percent on the assignments.

To receive credit for COMP 605 as a non-program student, you must achieve a cumulative course grade of at least C+ (66 percent), including an average grade of 60 percent for each required learning outcome it is intended to address.

The weighting of the composite grade is as follows: