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CS411 Software Project Management

• Department Computer Science
• Level Upper
• Format Online
• Credits 3

Description

This course examines methodologies, tools, and processes essential for orchestrating successful software design and adoption projects, emphasizing ethical guidelines and policies. Through applied case study techniques, students will enhance their software development planning and management skills. The course addresses essential aspects of project management, encompassing tasks such as defining project scope, scheduling, cost estimation, quality assurance, risk management, communication strategies, procurement oversight, securing stakeholder buy-in, conducting post-project assessments, and conscientiously evaluating the social impact of software projects. Upon completion, students are equipped to confidently lead and contribute to successful software projects, demonstrating an acute awareness of the broader societal implications of their projects, and guided by ethical considerations and policies.

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Prerequisites

IT390 Project Management; and CS313 Software Requirements Engineering and Management

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