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 6. Semester 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental 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 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; acquires the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems.
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selects and applies proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose.
3 Develops the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Demonstrates the ability to select, and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. X
5 Develops the ability to design experiments, gather data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6 Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both individually and in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in fields related to software engineering. X
7 Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to deliver effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Gains knowledge of at least one foreign language; acquires the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9 Acquires an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and possesses knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. X
11 Knows the standards used in software engineering practices.
12 Knows about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. X
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Gains knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of software engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
16 Acquires awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Applies knowledge and skills in identifying user needs, developing user-focused solutions and improving user experience.
18 Gains the ability to apply engineering approaches in the development of software systems by carrying out analysis, design, implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance processes.

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