Module Details

Module Code: INFO7013
Title: IS Project Management
Long Title: IS Project Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will introduce the student to the IS Project Management Framework. Students will gain knowledge of the principles of effective project management. Emphasis will be on systems development project management and best practices and skills necessary to ensure successful project delivery.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the basic elements of IS projects and IS project management.
LO2 Discuss the stages of the IS project lifecycle and the IS project framework outlined in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK).
LO3 Explain the significance of the various roles involved in IS project management and project team structures.
LO4 Illustrate Project Planning techniques through IS Case study for the areas of project selection, scope, time and cost.
LO5 Develop project plans using project management software.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Introduction to Project Management
Project considerations, the role of the project manager, triple constraints, features of projects, critical success factors, stakeholders, project management skills, the project development lifecycle, the systems development lifecycle, project management phases and processes. The PMBOK, the PMI, features of projects, roles found in systems development projects, management of teams.
The Business Case and Project Execution
The role of the business case and feasibility study, contents of a business case, project scope, the importance of alternatives, project planning, cost-benefit analysis, benefits of a business case, the role of software tools in project planning, gantt charts, MS Project. Project, Program and Portfolio selection methods.
Project Development Lifecycle and Introduction to Agile Principles
Phases in systems development projects, potential added value, deliverables at each phase, the phases of change, the importance of dealing with resistance, cost of change. Discuss the principles of Agile software development and how project management methodologies can be mapped to the Agile environment.
IS Case Analysis
Planning and organising IS projects, managing scope, time, cost. Effective change control and stakeholder involvement. IS project development case studies.
Microsoft Project
The role of MS Project in the planning, monitoring and controlling of a software implementation project through Gantt Charts, network diagrams and software tools.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Series of multiple choice questions to examine theory covered to date.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Online portfolio submission that requires the student to submit assignments on a weekly basis commencing in week 2 using MS Project
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Lab practical
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Students use PeerWise software that supports the creation of student-generated test banks of multiple choice questions. Students are challenged to create and to explain their understanding of course related practice questions, and to answer and discuss questions
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Students will sit an exam on material covered in
lectures.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Lab sessions on the use of IS project software Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student independent learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Lab session Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student independent learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kathy Schwalbe. (2015), Information Technology Project Management, 8th. Cengage, [ISBN: 9781285847092].
  • Project Management Institute. (2013), A Guide to to the Project Management Body of Knowledge:PMBOK Guide, 5th. PMI, [ISBN: 1935589679].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jeff Gothelf. Lean UX:Applying Lean Principlesto improve user experience, O'Reilly Media, [ISBN: 9781449311650].
  • Harold Kerzner. (2013), Project Management, 11th. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9781118022276].
  • Harold Kerzner. (2014), Project Management :Best Practices, 3rd. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118657010].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBISY_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems 3 Mandatory