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Information Project Management

Objectives

This course covers the general concepts of the project life cycle and project management processes. Addresses a comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of agile approaches to project management. More complex planning processes and advanced project management concepts are covered in the next trimester.

Students will integrate a practice use case analyzing a project goals to develop a plan to ensure that project outcomes reflect an appropriate project management strategy. However, the use of project management software will be required only in the next trimester.

General characterization

Code

200068

Credits

4.0

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

Basic spoken and written English knowledge ("flat English")
Basic knowledge about information systems development and management

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


Written exam:Minimum score of 9.5 is required
Practical exercises: Evaluation based on group work delivery, balanced with a final discussion. Minimum score of 9.5 is required

Final classification= (0,6* exam score + 0,4 practical score)

Practical score is considered both for the first and second call.

Practical work shall be performed in working groups. Each working group shall have 5 students (a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 might be accepted, after professor's approval).

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