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CYBR 1202: Project Management
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Cybersecurity PDD
School
Continuing Studies
Description
In this course, students will be introduced to industry recognized project management methodologies recognized by the Project Management Institute, such as, but not limited to, work breakdown structure (WBS), GANTT charts, and RAID Log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies). Students will integrate the skills and knowledge that they have learned in the course in a final simulated cybersecurity project. Additionally, students will practice their communication skills to facilitate project management activities, such as team events and stakeholder interviews.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CYBR 1103.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss key project management methodologies including their importance in achieving organizational objectives
- Explain the importance of developing a project management plan and monitoring project delivery
- Describe the three areas of the project management triangle (scope, cost, time) including how they relate to one another
- Compare the benefits and drawbacks between predictive and adaptive project management methods
- Discuss different project management tools and software in the context of delivering a GRC and cybersecurity projects
- Demonstrate gathering requirements for simple projects through stakeholder interviews
- Outline a project plan using a work breakdown structure
- Describe methods for managing various stakeholders in a project-based environment
- Apply project management methodologies to example cybersecurity related situations
- Demonstrate stakeholder and team management techniques and communication
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR is assessed through:
1) Challenge exam; or proof of active CAPM or higher certification; and
2) portfolio review showcasing their project management experience related to cybersecurity, GRC, or information technology
1) Challenge exam; or proof of active CAPM or higher certification; and
2) portfolio review showcasing their project management experience related to cybersecurity, GRC, or information technology
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include lectures, group work/discussions, presentations, simulation activities, and journaling.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Reflect |
10-20 |
Learning journals |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10-20 |
Quizzes |
|
Assignments |
10-20 |
Assignment related to business plan |
|
Project |
25 |
Project |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Final exam |
Course topics
- Project lifecycle and processes
- Project management planning
- Project management triangle
- Work breakdown structure
- Critical path
- Project charter and scope
- Risk register
- Project responsibilities and roles
- Project initiation, monitoring, and closure
- Stakeholder management relevant to GRC and cybersecurity
- Team management in projects
- GRC and cybersecurity-related project management tools and software
- Agile project management
- Requirements gathering
- Project budgeting
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.