ECTS - Software Project Management and Economics

Software Project Management and Economics (SE324) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Software Project Management and Economics SE324 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the processes and methods of software project management.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Review project management knowledge areas and processes
  • Use different software project management techniques and tools
  • Apply software engineering economics’ techniques to project management
  • Discuss human resource management aspects of software projects
Course Content Introduction to software project management; overview of project planning; selection of appropriate project approach; activity planning, resource allocation, project tracking and control; contract management; managing people and organizing teams; software quality assurance; configuration management; various tools of software project management;

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Software Project Management Relevant chapters indicated are to be read.
2 Ch 1 - Intro to PM
3 Ch2-Project Evaluation and Programme Management
4 Ch3 - Organizational Structure
5 Ch4 - Defining Projects
6 Ch5- Software Effort Estimation
7 Ch5- Software Effort Estimation
8 Ch6 - Project Networks
9 Ch6 - Project Networks
10 Ch8 - Schedule Resources and Costs
11 Ch9 - Reduce Duration
12 Ch7 - Managing Risk
13 Ch10-11 Project Manager, Teams, Virtual Project Management
14 Ch16 - Agile Project Management
15 Ch13 -14 Monitoring and Project Closure - Final Exam
16 Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Project Management: The Managerial Process by Erik Larson and Clifford Gray (8th Edition), ISBN: 978-1259666094, McGraw-Hill Publications, 2021
2. Technical Project Management in Living and Geometric Order (Third Edition) by Jeffrey S. Russell, P.E.; Wayne P. Pferdehirt, P.E.; and John S. Nelson, P.E. Open textbook: https://wisc.pb.unizin.org/technicalpm/, 2018
3. Project Management from Simple to Complex" (2010) (authors chose to be not attributed as a newer version of the ebook is sold at cost). Open textbook: https://open.lib.umn.edu/projectmanagement/ , 2010.
4. Software Project Management (Revised 5th Edition) By Bob Hughes & Mike Cotterell, ISBN :-10 0077109899, McGraw-Hill Publication, 2009.
5. Engineering Economy, Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin (8th Edition), ISBN: 978-0073523439, Mc-Graw-Hill Publications, 2017
6. Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme (7th edition), R.Wysocki. ISBN : 978-1118729168, Wiley, 2013.
7. Information Technology Project Management 5th edition by Jack Marchewka. John Wiley & Sons (2016). ISBN 978-1-118-91101-3.
8. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques by Murali K. Chemuturi and Thomas M. Cagley Jr. . Ross Publishing. 2010. ISBN: 978-1604270341
9. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, (12th Edition), Harold Kerzner, John Wiley & Sons, 2017. ISBN: 978-1119165354.
Course Book 10. Software Project Management 6Th Ed. by Rajib Mall And Mike Cotterell Mc Graw Hill India; ISBN-13: 978-9387067189, 2017.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 25
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering-specific subjects; uses theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of computer engineering.
6 Works effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. X
7 Communicates effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8 Knows at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
9 Has awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously improves oneself.
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. X
11 Has knowledge about the standards used in computer engineering applications.
12 Has knowledge about workplace practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. X
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Has knowledge about sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the health, environmental, and safety impacts of computer engineering applications in universal and societal dimensions and the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
16 Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Analyzes, designs, and expresses numerical computation and digital representation systems.
18 Uses programming languages and appropriate computer engineering concepts to solve computational problems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 4 5 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 135