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Unit of study_
INFO6007: Project Management in IT
This unit of study covers the key components of successfully managing a wide variety of Information Technology projects. The course covers both quantitative and qualitative aspects of project management. Topics include the management of time, scope, budget, risk, quality, and resources through each of the phases of a project.
| Code | INFO6007 |
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| Academic unit | Computer Science |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PMGT5871 |
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Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor's degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage. |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand each of the core project management areas
- LO2. Apply project management tools and techniques
- LO3. Demonstrate developed and refined project management skills
- LO4. Demonstrate basic proficiency in project management tools
- LO5. Demonstrate team and management skills.
Unit outlines
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