Information Technology Project Management MSc IT 549
Course Description:
The course introduces the students to the various concepts, actual procedures and methodologies of Project Management. This course is deployed and administered in such a way that enriches the students' understanding of best practices and the advantages of using project management skills to increase their productivity and enable them reach higher returns from investments in Information Technology (IT).
Text book, Other supplementary materials:
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (Pmbok Guide)Project Management Institute, USA, 4th edition.
- Information Technology Project Management,7th Ed., Kathy Schwalbe, Thomson , 2013.
- Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 5th Edition, Jack R.Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel, Jr., 8th edition 2008
- Recommended Web Sites
- http://www.course.com/mis/schwalbe5e
- www.gantthead.com
- www.4pm.com
- www.TechRepublic.com
- www.gartner.com
Grades distribution
Course Work (60%)
◦ Project 20%
◦ Technical Report 10%
◦ Midterms 30%
Final (40%)
Regulations and guidelines
- No makeup exams. Exceptions will be considered with evidence and the approval of the exam committee.
- All students are required to submit their assignments on or before the deadline.
- Academic dishonesty (plagiarism) is strictly prohibited, and both parties will be penalized.
- Attendance is mandatory
Coordinator and instructor (s):Dr. Ghada Al-Hudhud
Office: 6T45
Office Hours: 9-11 and 12-1 Tuesday and Thursday,
Email: galhudhud@ksu.edu.sa
Course blog: lms.ksu.edu.sa
Website :https://fac.ksu.edu.sa/galhudhud/cv