SBM4305- IS Project Management

Unit Description

This unit covers the fundamental skills and knowledge in information system (IS) projects. It consolidates project management concepts and process groups or phases and enhances the students’ knowledge and awareness of tools and techniques that are used in managing schedule and controlling risks. The unit also discusses ethical issues, especially with global teams, and the respective quality control and closure of IS projects.

This unit is a core unit in the BBIS program. 1.2 Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

[ULO1] Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of different types of feasibility studies of IS projects.

[ULO2] Explain the importance of project communication management for IS projects.

[ULO3] Identify appropriate techniques and tools for project schedule management.

[ULO4] Explain the key threats related to improving quality in IS projects.

[ULO5] Utilise techniques for controlling potential risks on specific IS projects.

[ULO6] Identify and assess the value and impact of IS project management related legal issues and ethnic cultural differences whilst working in global teams.

[ULO7] Discuss project closing processes and outputs and how they are used on IS projects.

1.3 Teaching Methods and Strategies

This unit is delivered over 14 weeks, comprised of 13 weeks of classes and a one-week final examination period. Unit content is delivered to students via lectures and tutorials, and totals 4 student contact hours per week.

Students will participate in teaching and learning activities including ‘activity-based learning’ under academic supervision, with frequent interaction with fellow students and the faculty, who will also provide frequent feedbacks to individuals and the class as a whole.

In addition to timetabled contact hours, students are expected to do at least 4 hours of personal study each week to review lectures and read prescribed and recommended materials for this unit. The expected total individual workload for this unit is 140 hours (including in-class activities and individual self-study). This unit does not include a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component.

1.4 Development of Course Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes

This unit assures the learning required to deliver the following Course Learning Outcomes: ? [CLO1] A broad and coherent knowledge of the role of information requirements and technology innovation in today’s business and government. ? [CLO2] Applied knowledge and understanding of how to design, create and deliver information systems as an enabler of business innovation and competitiveness. ? [CLO7] Communication skills to work effectively with people and teams and to present clear and coherent information in business, professional and academic formats.

[CLO8] Through initiative and judgment in identifying and developing innovative technical solutions to problems in information system design and enterprise information architecture.

Successful completion of this unit also contributes specifically to development of the following APIC Graduate Attributes: ? GA2: Excellent Communicator. Expresses complex ideas orally, in writing, and by various digital means.

GA6: Leader. Directs and motivates individuals and teams.

GA8: Manager of Change. Develops and directs processes to support the adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative. 

GA10: Resilient and Adaptable. Adjusts quickly and positively to new conditions and/or circumstances.