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CSTP 1301: IT Project Management
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course students will learn how to develop and implement an IT project plan. Given the specifications for a software system, students plan and work as a team to develop a system for the client. Students are exposed to Project Management best practices. Students will assume a role, analyse and prepare required documents, participate in project meetings, assess risk, plan for quality testing, perform schedule management, and maintain budget requirements. Student are introduced to Microsoft Project, Microsoft Sharepoint, and will receive an overview of common project management concepts through a hands-on approach. The emphasis is on project development as a process, with collaboration and proper communication between team members and the project stakeholders.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 1204 Software Analysis and Design
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply project processes in a team environment
- Prepare project requirements document
- Generate acceptance test results
- Generate analysis and design models
- Define fundamental project management terminology
- Determine stakeholders
- Identify the deliverables
- Plan project phases and milestones
- Use Microsoft Project and Sharepoint effectively
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
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Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
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|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Assignments |
20 |
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|
Participation |
20 |
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Course topics
- Project processes in a team environment
- Project requirement document
- Models: analysis and design
- Software implementation of a project design
- Perform scheduling of tasks and resources
- Devise estimates and a budget
- User manual and installation manual
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.