Information Systems Project Management
Objectives
Know the concepts, methods and techniques of managing an information system project
General characterization
Code
100063
Credits
5.0
Responsible teacher
Antonio José Vieira Póvoa Monteiro
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Portuguese. If there are Erasmus students, classes will be taught in English
Prerequisites
Not Aplicable
Bibliography
Teaching method
The curricular unit is based on lectures, complemented by practical exercises. Lectures include the presentation and discussion of project management concepts, processes, methods and techniques.
Practical exercises are focused on project plan preparation, based on a case study given to students. After delivery a formal discussion with each group is scheduled.
Evaluation method
Grades are composed by 2 evaluation tests and 1 practice application
Theory Grade = Round (0,5 * test 1 + 0,5 * test2), with a minimum grade of 9,5
Application group exercise, with a minimum grade of 9,5
Group evaluation is defined based on the practical exercises and the final discussion.Final Grade = Round ( 0,5 *Theory + 0,5 * Application exercise )
Subject matter
The curricular unit is organized in 8 Learning Units (LU):
UA1. Information projects
1 Project, Project Management, Programme and portfolio concepts
2 Projects and organizational changes implementation
3. Project life cycles
3 Project start-up, control and closure
UA2. Scope management
UA3. Time management
UA4. Organization and communication management
UA5. Cost Management
UA6. Quality management
UA7. Risk management
UA8. Project team management