COS 444 - Software Project Management

This 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): Junior standing and some programming experience.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Once every two years
Course Type: Computer Science