Software Project Management
General
Prefix
SE
Course Number
480
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Use knowledge areas and develop procedures, skills, and resources for successful management of software projects.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Develop a comprehensive and realistic project plan for a significant development effort.
Outcome
Apply management techniques to projects that follow agile methodologies, as well as methodologies involve
larger-scale iterations or releases.
Outcome
Apply estimates of costs for a project using several different techniques.
Outcome
Apply function point measurement techniques.
Outcome
Measure project progress, productivity and other aspects of the software process.
Outcome
Apply earned-value analysis techniques.
Outcome
Perform risk management, dynamically adjusting project plans.
Outcome
Use configuration management tools effectively, and apply change management processes properly.
Outcome
Evaluate software licenses, contracts, and intellectual property agreements, while recognizing the necessity
of involving legal expertise.
Outcome
Use standards in project management, including project management quality and the software development
process.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Courses
SE480
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
SE480
is a
completion requirement
for: