UCL - Project management in computer science

[SINF2282]

[30h + 15h] 5 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Manuel Kolp

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

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.

Content and teaching methods

See above

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