Principles of Software Project Management

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course covers principles and techniques of software project management, with emphasis on the theoretical underpinnings of the competencies that are associated with software project management. The key concepts of project planning, organization, and control are covered. Specific topics covered include task breakdown; estimating, scheduling, and tracking; process and project metrics; change control; risk analysis and management; software quality and reliability models; quality assurance; and configuration management. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ACS-3801 | BUSC-3901 | BUSC-3920. Requisite Courses: ACS-2947, ACS-2913 (or the former ACS-2911 and ACS-2912),and ACS-2814 (or the former ACS-2914), with a minimum grade of C [prerequisite(s)].