COS 544 - Software Project Management

The course covers project life cycle, including developing the charter, plans and justification, outsourcing and procurement decisions, scope management, time and cost estimation, quality control, personnel management, risk assessment, and the critical role of communication, both internal and external, to the project. Students will learn to lead and participate in significant software projects. Experienced professionals from industry will visit the class.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Computer Science