Dundalk Institute of Technology Programmes and Modules - SWRD C9004

Module Details

Module Code:	SWRD C9004
Full Title:	Software Process Management
Valid From::	Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:	English

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits::	7.5

Module Owner::	Gerry Coleman

Departments:	Unknown

Module Description:

This module focuses on the key aspects of software development management. Its aim is to enable participants to synthesise knowledge of industry best practice in relation to software process management and to make informed judgements in relation to the most suitable approaches to be deployed in software organisations. The skills and knowledge learned on this module will enable participants to support business decisions from a development project and process perspective and inform hiring decisions.

Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1	Explain the concepts behind different software process and development models.
MLO2	Evaluate competing software process and product support mechanisms.
MLO3	Determine and critically assess appropriate people management policies in relation to software product development and support.
MLO4	Synthesise the available knowledge and justify the selection of a software development process for a variety of market contexts.

Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed

Module Indicative Content
Software process and process improvement Process documentation and assessment; How to improve a software process;
Software Process Models Vs Software Development Models Process Vs methodology; Plan-driven and Agile, ALM, Kanban, DevOps
Metrics and Measurement Measuring the effectiveness of a process; project and process metrics; Burnup, burndown, velocity and productivity
People and teams Organising teams, roles and responsibilities; plan-driven and agile roles; Whole team vs specialists
Development Models Choosing the right model; context and quality issues; customer roles and team dynamics

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Assessment
Course Work	50.00%
Final Examination	50.00%

Module Special Regulation

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work

Assessment Type	Multiple Choice Questions	% of Total Mark	25
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	S1 Week 8	Learning Outcome	1,2,3
Duration in minutes	60
Assessment Description MCQ-based Exam to assess knowledge of LOs 1, 2, 3

Project

Assessment Type	Group Project	% of Total Mark	25
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	End-of-Semester	Learning Outcome	2,4
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Group assignment to develop an application using an agile process. The teams will adopt an agile methodology to manage the development and extensively use a supporting, collaborative tool to provide oversight and progress metrics of the development activity.

No Practical

Final Examination

Assessment Type	Formal Exam	% of Total Mark	50
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	End-of-Semester	Learning Outcome	1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes	120
Assessment Description Scenario and/or analytical questions to determine candidates ability to apply the concepts and material covered.

Part Time On Campus