| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| SEN5144 | Software Project Management | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ADEM KARAHOCA |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. PINAR BÖLÜK Assoc. Prof. YÜCEL BATU SALMAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Main objective of this course is to define the software project lifecycle and define the usual stages of a software project management, implement a variety of cost benefit evaluation techniques for choosing among competing project proposals and evaluating the risk. The course covers project planning, program management, project evaluation, software effort estimation, activity planning, risk management, monitoring and controlling, managing contracts, managing people and organizing teams, and software quality. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Describe the contents of a typical business plan. 2. Approach project planning in an organized step-by-step manner. 3. Select an appropriate process model. 4. Describe the software effort estimation. 5. Produce an activity plan for a project. 6. Identify the factors putting a project at risk. 7. Identify the resources required for a project. 8. Monitor the progress of projects. 9. Select and inducting new staff into a project. 10. Select the best communication genres to support the coordination needs of a project. |
| The content of this course is composed of introduction to software project management, project evaluation and programme management, an overview of project planning, selection of appropriate project approach, software effort estimation, activity planning, risk management, resource allocation, monitoring and control, managing contracts, managing people in software environment, working in teams and software quality |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Software Project Management | |
| 2) | Project Evaluation and Programme Management | |
| 3) | An Overview of Project Planning | |
| 4) | Selection of Appropriate Project Approach | |
| 5) | Software Effort Estimation | |
| 6) | Activity Planning | |
| 7) | Activity Planning / Midterm | |
| 8) | Risk Management | |
| 9) | Resource Allocation | |
| 10) | Monitoring and Control | |
| 11) | Managing Contracts | |
| 12) | Managing People in Software Environment | |
| 13) | Working in Teams | |
| 14) | Software Quality |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Bob Hughes, Mike Cotterell, Software Project Management, McGraw Hill, 5th Edition. |
| References: | Harold Kerzner, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, John Wiley & Sons. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 15 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 15 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Follows the scientific literature in the field of Information Technology, critically analyzes it, and effectively utilizes it in solving complex IT problems. | 3 |
| 2) | Designs, plans, implements, and manages original projects related to the field of Information Technology. | 5 |
| 3) | Conducts independent studies in the field of Information Technology, assumes scientific responsibility, and evaluates the findings with a critical perspective. | 4 |
| 4) | Presents the outcomes of research and projects effectively in written, oral, and visual forms, in accordance with academic and professional standards. | 4 |
| 5) | Conducts independent research on specialized topics within the field, develops innovative and original ideas, and translates this knowledge into practice and technology. | 2 |
| 6) | Effectively applies advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills specific to the field of Information Technology; analyzes and develops current software, hardware, and system solutions. | 4 |
| 7) | Acts in accordance with professional, scientific, and ethical principles; takes responsibility by considering the societal, environmental, and ethical impacts of IT applications. |