SPM-X08

SPM-X08
(PGDM-PT 2008-11 : Term-VII)

Software Project Management

A. Course Objective

It is a widely accepted notion that survival and prosperity of the software professionals depends upon how well they can deliver

quality

software at predicted

cost

and within committed

time

. Possession of programming skills is only the necessary condition to attain that goal, but more importantly, the software development has to be carried out in a more disciplined manner.

Software Engineering is the scientific discipline that enables systematic development of software, and management of the project activities. Over the years researchers and practitioners of this discipline have developed frameworks, development strategies, and methodologies for this purpose. The aim of the course Software Project Management is to provide students with an understanding of the principles, processes, and practices associated with the management of software-intensive projects.

At the end of the course the students are expected to acquire:
· Working knowledge on software project and process estimation techniques
· Working knowledge of the quality control techniques like inspection and testing
· Appreciation of the software process management framework
· Appreciation of other management issues like team structure, group dynamics etc.

B. Instructor

Rahul Thakurta, Extn. 826, rahul@ximb.ac.in

C. Pedagogy

Classroom lectures. There would one session involving a case analysis and discussion

Case Analysis

A case study on an issue related to Software Project Management would be analysed. The instructor would brief upon the case background at the start. The discussion would involve understanding of major issues/problems(s), examining facts and evidences, and then analysis based on knowledge / experience / understanding gained in the class.

D. Tentative Session Plan

Session	Module	Description
1	Introduction	· Course Overview · Issues in Software Project Management
2, 3	Software Life Cycle	· Life Cycle of a Software Project · Project Development Models
4, 5	Software Process and Project Metrics	· Measurement as a Foundation for Software Project Management · Software Project Management Metrics · Establishing a Software Metrics Program
6	Project Initiation	· Business Reasons for the Project · Identifying Project Stakeholders · Designing Project Roadmap
7	Project Planning	· Project Planning Basics · Activities Associated with Project Planning · Make / Buy Decisions
	Project Configuration Management	· Basic Concepts · Environment for Configuration Control · Configuration Control Activities
8	Project Quality Management	· Software Quality Assurance · Software Inspection, Testing Principles · Quality Management Standards: ISO, CMM, Six Sigma
9	Human Resource Management	· People Management · Team Organization & Dynamics
10, 11	Progress Tracking & Control	· Progress Assessment and Reporting · Scope Management · Risk Management
	Project Closure	· Project Post-Mortem · Lessons from Good and Bad Practices · Project-End Audit
12	Project Management in Practice	· Recognition as a Specialist Discipline · Organizations Standards for Project Management · Project Management Methodologies and Tools
13	Case Study on Project Management	· Discussion around given Case Study
14	Project Management Game	· Understanding Project Management Handles · Understanding Software Project Dynamics
15	Course-Wrap Up	· Quiz · Course Summary · Follow up Resources, Feedbacks and Suggestions

E. Evaluation

Class Participation – 10%
Quiz (1) – 20%
Case Study Analysis (1) – 20%
Take Home Assignment – 10%
Final Exam – 40%

F. Reference:

Software Project Management, Bob Huges and Mike Cotterell, McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Course Notes and Slides
Created By: Bijoy Kar on 05/19/2010 at 03:31 PM
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