INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ENGLISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SEN5144 Software Project Management Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ADEM KARAHOCA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR BÖLÜK
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜCEL BATU SALMAN
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.

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 15
Presentation 1 % 20
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 15
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Uses basic Software Engineering knowledge and competencies. 3
2) Applies the software development ability that is necessary for software engineering applications. 3
3) Uses data structures and applies information about algorithm development. 2
4) Develops system programs on operating systems. 2
5) Defines computer organization, design and architectures. 2
6) Creates the structure of computer networks and network security. 2
7) Uses business intelligence, data mining and data analysis tools, applies techniques about them. 3
8) Develops database applications and WEB based programs. 4
9) Defines, analyzes, designs and manages information technologies projects. 3
10) Uses and develops technology-based environments and tools in education. 3
11) Detects, identifies and solves information technology needs of the business environment. 3
12) Uses the capabilities of information technologies within the rules of professional responsibility and ethics. 4