GBA 573 IT Project Management
Section 1 5:30 - 8:45 PM TTH
OH 326/AW 221 Summer 2006
INSTRUCTOR
Name: Carl M.
Rebman Jr., Ph.D.
Office: 208 Olin
Hall
Phone: 619-260-4135
[OFFICE]
619-283-6690
[HOME]
Office Hours: TTH 3:30 PM
- 5:00 PM & 8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
and other times by appointment
Email: carlr@sandiego.edu
Home Page: http://carl.sandiego.edu/gba573
COURSE
MATERIALS:
Required
Text: IT
Project Management, 4th Edition, by Kathy Schwalbe,
published by Thomson/Course Technology ISBN 0-619-21526-7
Other
Recommended Equipment: Two 3 1/2-inch floppy computer disks (or similar
alternative, ie zip, USB drive), to be brought to class DAILY.
Other Required Course Materials:
Access to
a PC with MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and MS Project (all available upon request
from the instructor)
Access to
a PC with a recent version of Internet Explorer or Netscape (for access to the
course website)
Course
Description
This
course covers IT and project management theory as well as real world
application and problem solving. Students will be introduced into project
management techniques for planning and controlling schedules, cost, and quality
in information technology design, development, and implementation. Topics will
include cost estimating, budgeting, contracting pricing, value analysis,
variance analysis, post-completion audits. Students will also be exposed to
project management software and industry professionals. Lastly, during this
course you will read, review, discuss and report on research-oriented,
practitioner-oriented and trade journal articles that examine technology
intensive business environments and the intricacies of doing business in such
environments
This
course involves class discussion on chapters and papers that are required
reading from each of the topics listed on the course schedule. Some cases and
paper review/report writing will be involved on either individual papers or on
overall topics as delineated by a combination of papers. In addition this
course will cover in-class lab exercises relating toward project management
software or use of business spreadsheet software for project management use.
Instruction
Several
methods of instruction will be used in the course including lecture,
computer-generated in-class lecture/demonstrations, student exercises and
presentations of intermediate and completed projects. I anticipate devoting
significant time to discussion sessions between and among the students. These
discussion sessions will emphasize general approaches to understanding project
management concepts and promote a team-based development environment,
reflective of real world situations. Students will be involved in hands-on
projects that will provide technical skills and encourage learning in a
team-based environment.
Written
and oral skills are stressed throughout the course in various presentations and
intermediate assignment requiring students to outline current development and
propose planned project management methodologies. Additionally, some trade books, such as guides to the
software etc will be on a recommended list and excerpts will be provided to
students as hand-outs.
Course Topics
IT and
eBusiness Strategy.
Project
Management in the IT Context.
IT
Management and Organizational Factors.
Creative Problem Solving in the IT Context.
Business Process
Reengineering.
Use of
Excel for Scenario Generation, Goal-Seeking, Templates, and What-If Analysis
Microsoft
Project 2000/2002/2003
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
As a result of actively participating in this course, the student will be
able to:
Recognize, define, and apply, with
at least 80% accuracy key IT project management concepts in several case study
evaluations and quizzes.
Engage in class discussion and
demonstrate at least 80% understanding of current IT project management issues
in industry.
Successfully apply course concepts
in analyzing IT project management situations and by developing one proposed IT
project management plan.
Meaningfully review and critique
two IT project management case studies according the level of appropriate
application of project management models.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge in
Excel software for project management use.
Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft
Project software for IT project management use.
Correctly use vocabulary appropriate
for IT project management during discussions and on case evaluation, quizzes,
and final project.
Engage in positive and meaningful
dialogue with classmates concerning student projects
Express interest in pursuing
further study in IT project management during class discussions
TEACHING
METHOD
The
student is expected to have read materials or completed assignments as listed
on the course schedule prior to each class. The class discussions/lectures are intended
to illustrate the primary concepts from each section and to provide an
opportunity to answer any questions that may result from the readings.
Absence/Attendance/Participation/Professionalism:
Attendance is critical for success in this class. Although attendance is
neither recorded nor explicitly used to determine your final grade (unless you
miss over 35-40% of class sessions), you will find it much easier to keep up
and master the material if you attend regularly. You are responsible for all material
covered in class or assigned during a class even if you were absent. Please
contact me as soon as possible if you know you must miss a class.
Each student is also expected to
provide a contribution through class discussions and group projects. Lastly,
professionalism is also taken very seriously. It is very important that proper
attention/respect be given towards instructor/guest lectures and student
presentations and contributions.
E-Mail:
Due to the subject matter of this course it is very important that every
student obtain an email account either from the University or from a private
provider of the student’s selection as various assignments will be need to
submitted via email. In addition course announcements may be distributed via
electronic form. It is the student’s responsibility to check their email
account on a regular basis during the duration of the course.
Dishonesty:
Quizzes, exams, assignments, and projects are to be done individually unless
otherwise noted by the instructor. Ethical behavior is expected, cheating is
not tolerated. Acts of academic dishonesty are taken seriously and dealt with
harshly according to the University’s policies. Acts of academic dishonesty
include: a) unauthorized assistance on an examination; b) falsification or
invention of data; c) unauthorized collaboration on an academic exercise; d)
plagiarism; e) misappropriation of research material; f) unauthorized access of
an instructor’s files or computer account; or g) any serious violation of
academic integrity as established by the instructor. You are encouraged to
review the University's academic integrity procedures in the Graduate
Bulletin.
Assignments:
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period. There will be no late
assignments accepted unless approved by the instructor. These projects are to
be done individually unless otherwise specified and are to be submitted on the
assigned due date and the assigned time.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
(1)
(2)
Participation in class discussions and completing in-class exercises
(3)
Completing 6 homework assignments
(4)
Completing 1 Quiz
(5)
Completing 1 Midterm Exam
(6)
Completing 1 Final Project Plan Paper
(7)
Providing one Presentation to the class
|
Grade Weights |
Point Value |
|
Midterm |
200 |
|
Final Paper/Project |
300 |
|
Final Presentation |
100 |
|
Homework, Assignments, Quizzes |
300 |
|
Class Participation, Professionalism |
100 |
|
TOTAL
POINTS |
1000 |
Grading
|
Scale |
Total
Points |
|
A+ |
>97 % |
|
A |
93 % - 96% |
|
A- |
90 % - 92% |
|
B+ |
87% -
89% |
|
B |
83% -
86% |
|
B- |
80 % -
82% |
|
C+ or lower |
Below 80% |
IMPORTANT
DATES
Thursday 29 June 2006 Midterm Exam
Thursday 13 July 2006 Final
Exam/Last Day of Classes
The
instructor reserves the right to modify or change any part of this syllabus at
any time.