UCL - Gestion de projets informatiques

[SINF2282]

[30h + 15h] 5 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Manuel Kolp

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
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Aims

To understand concepts, methodological frameworks, working practices and the tools necessary for a Project Manager to perform efficiently the activities throughout the whole life cycle of a project. Specifically to focus on the managerial, human and economic aspects involved in Information Technology (IT) projects.

Main themes

- Overview of the project management techniques: tasks, project plan, milestones, control points, PERT diagrams, critical paths, etc;
- IT contracts;
- Methods for cost estimation and software development scheduling (COCOMO model);
- Resource allocation during development stages; and
- Quality management and procedures: CMM and ISO models.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

References:
- B. Boehm, Software Engineering Economics, Prentice Hall, 1981;
- F. Brooks, The Mythical Man-Month, Addison-Wesley, 1995; and
- CMM literature