CS 411 - Software Engineering Project Management

5 CR

This course explores the fundamental project management concepts and behavioral skills needed to successfully launch and lead technology projects. Students will use a practical, hands-on approach to explore project management through case studies, projects and the use of project management software tools.

Prerequisite(s): CS 410 and admission to Computer Science, BS, or instructor’s permission.

Course Outcomes

Identify and justify necessary roles in a software development team.
Describe how to plan and monitor projects using a variety of software processes.
Estimate software development effort (e.g., time) using an ad hoc method and compare to the actual effort required.
Demonstrate how to manage project cost, quality, and delivery via involvement in a team project and the use of project management tools.
Track the progress of project stages using appropriate project metrics.
Compare simple software size and cost estimation techniques.
Analyze potential risks and describe approaches to managing these risks.
Analyze the implications, challenges, and opportunities for organizational dynamics in project management.

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