Software Project Management (SPM)

The concepts and use of project management tools, techniques and methodologies are becoming all-pervasive. This course addresses project management in the context of IT projects, including software projects. Using the framework of the project life cycle, the course covers various aspects pertaining to (i) project initiation, (ii) project planning and scheduling, (iii) project monitoring and control, and (iv) project termination. For planning and scheduling of projects, the use of project network and estimation of time and cost are covered in detail. Scheduling of projects with resource limitations is covered next.