Information systems and IT project management

linfo1210  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Information systems and IT project management
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Kolp Manuel;
Language
French
Prerequisites
None
Main themes
  • Key topics related to IS management: change management, project management, audit of information systems, synthesis of tools and available technologies
  • Place of information systems in the management of organizations
  • Non-technical major issues: legal and tax issues, internal control, security, ethics and the social impact of information systems
  • General principles of project management: tasks and work plan, milestones, control points, etc.
  • General planning techniques, life cycles and project methodology
  • Methods for estimating the costs and delays of developing a computer system and derivatives.
  • Allocation of resources under development
  • Quality Management: Risk Management
  • Change management
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Students who have successfully completed this course will be able to:
  • List the main components of an information system (eg ERP and its tools), describe how they work and the interactions between them
  • Analyze the functioning of an information system, argue about its strengths and weaknesses and make suggestions for improvement
  • Explain the life cycle of an IT project and identify the actions to be taken as a project manager during the different phases of the project
  • Explain the managerial, human and economic issues related to a project manager
Students will have developed methodological and operational skills. In particular, they will have developed their capacity to
  • Explain the role of information systems in the field of information systems
  • Take into account non-technical dimensions (ethical, legal, tax, etc.) in projects setting up or adapting an information system
  • Master methods and tools that help a project manager to complete the project
 
Content
Key topics related to IS management: change management, project management, audit of information systems, synthesis of tools and available technologies; Place of information systems in the management of organizations; Non-technical major issues: legal and tax issues, internal control, security, ethics and the social impact of information systems; General principles of project management: tasks and work plan, milestones, control points, etc.; General planning techniques, life cycles and project methodology; Methods for estimating the costs and delays of developing a computer system and derivatives; Allocation of resources under development; Quality Management: Risk Management; Change management
Teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Labs, Project report and presentation
Evaluation methods
Class participation, MCQ examen with open questions, project report ans demo
Online resources
See Moodle UCLouvain, code LINFO1210
Bibliography
Sur le site Moodle du cours moodle UCLouvain, code LINFO1210
Teaching materials
  • Slides, tutoriels en lignes, textbook optionnel (cf site Moodle du cours)
Faculty or entity
INFO


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Additional module in computer science
APPSINF
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