Module Details
Module Code: |
SWRE C7005 |
Full Title:
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Software Project Management
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Bernadette Brosnan
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Module Description: |
Students completing this module will be able to assess the issues involved in and apply appropriate techniques to managing software projects.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Discuss the fundamental issues of software project management. |
MLO2 |
Compare and contrast project management frameworks. |
MLO3 |
Create project plans using appropriate planning techniques. |
MLO4 |
Track Project progress using monitoring and control techniques. |
MLO5 |
Identify common sources of risk in software projects and discuss risk management techniques. |
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).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Project management overview
Definition, skills, triple constraint, approaches, reasons for project failure, project teams.
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Project Lifecycle
Process groups and knowledge areas, relationship with software development lifecycle, project management frameworks.
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Estimating
Purpose, difficulties, techniques - story points, velocity, use case points.
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Release Planning
Agile planning onion, feature and date driven release planning, prioritising user stories.
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Iteration Planning
Velocity and commitment driven iteration planning.
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Project monitoring and control
Tracking release and iteration plans - burndown charts, burnup charts, task board, iteration review and retrospective.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 50.00% |
Final Examination | 50.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Part Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
Project management concepts and techniques will be presented. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Practical |
Contact |
Students will use project management tools to manage projects based on case studies or projects from other modules.They will also prepare project plans for their semester 6 project. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Tutorial |
Contact |
Students will present answers to tutorial questions which will cover topics from lecture material. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Students will prepare answers to tutorial questions and practical exercises. |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
Project management concepts and techniques will be presented. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Practical |
Contact |
Students will use project management tools to manage projects based on case studies. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Tutorial |
Contact |
Students will present answers to tutorial questions which will cover topics from lecture material. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Students will prepare answers to tutorial questions and practical exercises. |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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Mitch Lacey. (2016), The Scrum Field Guide, Pearson, [ISBN: 9780133853629].
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Mike Cohn. (2005), Agile Estimating and Planning, [ISBN: 9780131479418].
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Craig Larman, Bas Vodde. (2016), Large-Scale Scrum, Addison Wesley, [ISBN: 9780321985712].
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Mike Cohn. (2009), Succeeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum, Addison Wesley Professional, [ISBN: 9780321579362].
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Ian Sommerville. (2015), Software Engineering, 10. Addison Wesley, [ISBN: 9781292096131].
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Other Resources |
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