Lecture, seminar, case studies, exercises and group discussions.
- Definition of project management methodology; relationship to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
- Contexts for project management and the application of appropriate methods to each context
- Organizations that support methodologies, including Project Management Institute; the International Project Management Association; the APM Group
- Agile project management including scrum, XP, lean and Kanban, sprints, just-in-time requirements definition, priority-setting and delivery of incremental results
- PRINCE2
- How to select appropriate methodologies and how to use them within the context of the Project Management Body of Knowledge
- Other current methodologies at the discretion of the instructor
Students who successfully complete the course will be able to:
- Name and describe a range of current project management methodologies;
- Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each project management methodology and describe the context(s) in which each method is most suitable;
- Choose an appropriate current project management methodology and use it to create project success;
- Participate in a variety of project management meetings;
- Facilitate a project management meeting;
- Communicate effectively using the tools and approaches of each methodology;
- Explain the relationship between distinct methodologies and the Project Management Body of Knowledge;
- Integrate appropriate methodologies with additional knowledge areas in managing complex projects;
- Complete a small term project using Agile; and
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to pass the Project Management Institute’s Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) exam
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Tests * |
20% - 40% |
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Assignments/Term Project(s) (min 2) |
20% - 40% |
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Participation |
5% - 10% |
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Final Examination |
20% - 30% |
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Total |
100% |
* A combination of quizzes and/or midterms, with no single assessment in this group worth more than 25% of the final grade.
Note: Students must achieve a grade of at least 50% on the combined examination components to pass the course.
Required Textbook:
Cole, Rob and Edward Scotcher, Brilliant Agile Project Management: A Practical Guide to Using Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Latest Edition. (Pearson)
Or equivalent text approved by the Business Department.
Other materials specified by instructor.
Optional:
Project Management Institute. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Latest Edition. (optional but recommended)
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