Project Management for IT

Description

Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of project management including elements of the syllabi of the professional project management societies (PMI, APM) within the context of IT-enabled projects.

Project management has evolved and adapted to different domains, it has recognised methodologies, competencies and a career path in its own right.  This module (COMP09007) covers the generic elements of project management within the context of IT / IS projects.  Frameworks and techniques have been developed and adopted within business project management, for example PRINCE2 and Agile.

This module provides an Introduction to Project Management and the skills and techniques of Planning, Monitoring and Control of a project.  Current and new approaches relevant to modern project management, will be covered together with an understanding of the limitations of methods and techniques. The modern project manager manages risk and uncertainty and maintains the business case throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Students will be expected to gain a good grasp of project management software (such as MSProject and Project in a Box) to develop professional competencies in the use and application of this software.

Coursework focuses on a ‘live’ group project with clear deliverables.  Students are expected to produce a plan by the middle of the course and then go on to produce the products defined in the plan.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

  • Plan, implement and reflect upon a project using common project management tools
  • Acquire a knowledge of and practice in determining, planning, monitoring and controlling the management of IT-based projects
  • Demonstrate an awareness of non-technical factors affecting the successful project
  • Make sense of supporting project management methodologies, techniques and new developments within the field

This is an SCQF Level 9 module, and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

 

Delivery 

This module will be delivered at the Paisley campus every Wednesday 9am-12pm.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Daune West.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk  

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.   

 

Graduate Apprenticeship

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BSC (Hons) IT Software Development.

This programme is designed to integrate academic excellence with practical industry experience, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career in software development or related fields.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

For further information, please contact apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk