INFS 4308 Project Management

This course presents the specific concepts, systems, and technologies for managing information system projects effectively. This course leads the students through a complete project life cycle, from requirements analysis and project definition to start-up, reviews, and phase-out. The role of the project manager as team leader is examined together with important techniques for controlling project costs, schedules, and performance. Lectures, case studies, a research project, and group discussions are combined to develop the skills needed by project managers in today's business environments.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Advanced standing; INFS 3310 or INFS 3325 with a "C" or better OR consent of department chair. All students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, or Bachelor of Science in Materials Management and Logistics from VCoBE, must apply for and be admitted to VCoBE before they are allowed to enroll in the Advanced Business Core and Major coursework for their degree.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Department of Information Systems

Offered

Fall/Spring