Syllabus

Title
4735 IS Project Management
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Edward Bernroider, Dr. Roman Walser
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/14/19 to 03/03/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/13/19 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM D1.1.074
Wednesday 03/20/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D3.0.222
Wednesday 03/27/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D2.0.392
Wednesday 04/03/19 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D2.-1.019 Workstation-Raum
Wednesday 05/08/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D2.0.392
Wednesday 05/15/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D2.0.392
Wednesday 05/22/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D2.0.392
Wednesday 05/29/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D2.0.392
Wednesday 06/05/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D1.1.074
Wednesday 06/12/19 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.4.15
Contents

This course aims at developing the following:

• To consider critically the role of project management within organisations and its value in achieving organisational objectives
• To provide a firm grounding in project management
• To provide a firm grounding in the process of planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling resources (physical, technological, human and others) for the achievement of a focussed objective
• To consider the factors involved in promoting organisational change, and critically examine the problems of implementation
• To utilise techniques for the monitoring and the control of projectsTo improve cognitive skills, effective problem solving, effective communication, numerical and quantitative skills, effective use of tools, effective self-management, learning to learn, self awareness, effective teamworking, interpersonal and research skills
• To understand the specific requirements of IS/T projects within all taught sub-areas such as changing requirements, high technical complexities, high levels of uncertainty, etc.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course students should be able to:

• Assess and evaluate the factors that lay behind successful IS project management techniques.
• Appreciate and be able to discuss the range of IS project management approaches.
• Analyse the impact of resource constraints on achieving project goals.
• Distinguish and describe the range of different techniques available in project management.
• Evaluate the effects of organisational issues on project management.
• Apply theoretical insights from their courses to managing effective projects.
• Understand the specific constraints, tools and mechanism of IS/T projects

Attendance requirements

Attendance in class is mandatory.

Teaching/learning method(s)
This course will be using a combined lecture and seminar character. Seminars will develop key elements of a project proposal, include short calculations, problem and task based discussions. Preparation of tasks prior to every unit is required. Discussions will help students in putting in practice concepts of project management and prepare for their multiple-choice exam. A suitable reading list will be provided for each session. It is expected that students will engage and use learn@WU as digital learning environment.
Assessment

  • Multiple-choice exam (worth 50% of final grade)
  • Group assignments (worth 40% of final grade)
  • Active participation (worth 10% of final grade)

 

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

This course is offered to bachelor students and exchange students (bachelor level).

Readings
1 Author: MAYLOR, H.
Title: Project Management

Publisher: Prentice Hall/London
Year: 2005
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Book
2 Author: GRAY, C. F. & LARSON E. W.
Title: Project Management - The Managerial Process 4e

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/London
Year: 2008
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
3 Author: MEREDITH, J. R. & MANTEL, S. J.
Title: Project Management: A Managerial Approach

Publisher: J. Wiley and Sons/Hoboken,New Jersey
Year: 2009
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Type: Book
4 Author: MURCH, R.
Title: Project management - Best practice for IT professionals

Publisher: Prentice Hall/London
Year: 2001
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
5 Author: PINTO, J. K.
Title: Project Management - Achieving Competitive Advantage

Publisher: Pearson - Prentice Hall/London
Year: 2007
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
6 Author: SCHWALBE, K.
Title: Information Technology Project Management

Publisher: Thomson/London
Year: 2004
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
Availability of lecturer(s)

Students are welcome to discuss course-related issues by appointment (email: roman.walser@wu.ac.at).

Additional information on MyLEARN.

Important note for future IS Master applicants: This course counts towards English proficiency in conjunction with your IS master application.

 

Last edited: 2018-10-29



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