
Department of Computer Science, Babeș-Bolyai University
MANAGEMENT OF SOFTWARE PROJECTS

Code: MLE5183
Level of study: Bachelor
Programmes: Information Engineering
Semester: 7
Hours: 2 (course) + 1 (seminar)
Credite: 7
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Summary
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Definition and structure of a project. Project stages
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Success factors for IT projects
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Feasibility study
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Risks. Decision-making
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Planning and coordination of IT projects
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Building and managing a project team
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Reports and diagrams used in project management
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Agile project management models
Evaluation
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The evaluation is done by completing individual missions that will be activated weekly on the Code of Talent platform (you can also use the appropriate mobile application available on both Android and iPhone).
Distribution of points (20 missions)
- 19 regular missions (max. 90 points)
- 1 optional mission (feedback survey, 5 points)
A short user guide can be found here.
Bibliography
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1. BOEHM, B.: Software Engineering Economics, Prentice Hall, London 1981
2. BODDY, D. - BUCHANAN, D.A.: Take the Lead, Prentice Hall, London,1992
3. BODDY, D. - BUCHANAN, D.A.: The Expertise of the Change Agent: public performance and backstage activity, Prentice Hall, London, 1992
4. CHECKLAND, P. - SCHOLES, J.: Soft Systems Methodology in Action, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, 1990
5. CHICKEN, J. C.: Managing Risks and Decisions in Major Projects, Chapman & Hall, London, 1994
6. CROCKFORD, N.: An Introduction to Risk Management, Woodhead-Faulkner, Hemel Hempstead, 1980
7. DE LA MARE, R.F.: Manufacturing Systems Economics, Holt, Reinhart & Winston, London, 1982
8. JORDAN, E.W. - MACHESKY, J.J.: System Development: Requirements, Evaluation, Design and Implementation, PWS-Kent Publishing, Boston Mass, 1990
9. MORRIS, P.W.G.: The Management of Projects, Thomas Telford Services Ltd., London,1994
10. NORRIS, M. - RIGBY, P. - PAYNE, M.: The Healthy Software Project: a guide to successful development, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester,1993
11. PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI): A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, December 2008
12. PRESSMAN, R.S.: Making Software Engineering Happen, Prentice Hall, London, 1988