Information Package

Master's of Computer Engineering without Thesis

BİL539

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Course Code
BİL539
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand and practice the process of Software project management.
  2. To develop the scope of work and provide accurate cost estimates.
  3. Understand and use risk management techniques.
  4. To produce a work plan for a project.
  5. Monitor the progress of a project.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsBIL382 Introduction to Software Engineering.
Course DescriptionSoftware Process Models, What is Project and Project Management, Project Management Standards, Software Functional Size Measurements Approaches, Software Size and Effort Estimation Approaches, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management, Project Human Resources Management, Risk Management
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Project Life Cycle, Project Management
3rd Week Project Phases (Planning, Requirements), Scope Management
4th Week Time Management and Project Scheduling Techniques (Gantt, PERT, CPM)
5th Week Function Point Analysis
6th Week Project Activities, Risk Planning, and Risk Management
7th Week Cost and Human Resources Management
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Quality Management
10th Week Communication Management
11th Week Agile Methodologies
12th Week Agile Project Management, Sample Project Analysis
13th Week Software Metrics and Measurements
14th Week Project Presentations
15th Week Project Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading1.Hughes, B., Cotterell, M., Software Project Management, Fourth Edition, ISBN :-10 0077109899, McGraw-Hill Publication, 2006.
2. Wysocki, R., Beck, R., Crane, D., Effective Project Management 2nd edition, ISBN : 9971-51-402-8, Wiley, 2000.
3. Fairley, R.E., Managing and Leading Software Projects, Wiley-IEEE Computer Society Press, ISBN-10: 0470294558, 2009.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 100 100
Article Presentation 1 100 100
Total Work Load301
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.03
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No
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