Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | Successful Management of I.T. Projects | ||
| Code | CKIT554 | ||
| Coordinator |
Prof FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2016-17 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Evaluate the relationship between organisations and IT |
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Critically analyse how IT projects are managed |
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Use theory to explore topics which are often identified as causes of project failure |
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Explain and evaluate the dynamic strategic context of IT project management |
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Syllabus |
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Week 1: Organisations and IT Topics: Evlaluate different forms of organisation; Understand how organisations are supported by IT; Appreciate the internal and environmental factors that lead to the conception of a new IT project.
Week 2: Architecture Topics: Understand the organising principles of IT systems (architecture); Evaluate technology strategies; Explore the dynamics of technological change.
Week 3: Development Topics: Critically assess IT development and the role of the project manager; Review and contrast the different standard ways of developing an IT solution; Analyse so
me of the drivers and constraints in IT development. Week 4: Planning and Resourcing Topics: Understand the importance of project planning; Discuss resourcing and estimating; Evaluate planning tools. Week 5: Soft Skills Topics: Appreciate the behaviour of people in organisations; Understand the basics of leading and motivating project teams; Develop a crirical understanding of conflict and negotiation. Week 6: Risk Topics: Critically discuss risk management and analysis approaches; Understand the principles of change management.
Week 7: Monitoring and Con trol Topics: Understand and discuss the role of monitoring and control in project management; Appreciate the main features and benefits of quality management.
Week 8: Evaluation and Strategy Topics: Critically discuss the issues involved in evaluationg the outcome of a project; Position the IT project in its strategic context - programmes, portfolios and the project management office. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) - Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 8.75. |
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Non-classroom hours (for online modules) - Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10. |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
| Study Hours |
70 80 |
150 | |||||
| Timetable (if known) |
Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 8.75.
Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10. |
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| Private Study | 0 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| Coursework | Weekl Discussion Que | Whole Session | 52 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 |
| Coursework | Weekly Hand In Assig | Whole Session | 20 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 |
| Coursework | Weekly Project | Whole Session | 28 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 3 Notes (applying to all assessments) 1)Due to nature of the on-line mode of instruction this work is not marked anonymously. 2)Students who fail the module have the opportunity to repeat the entire module, thus all failed assessments. 3)The "Standard UoL Penalty" for late submission that applies is the "Standard UoL Penalty" agreed with respect to online programmes offered in collaboration with Laureate Online Education. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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