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The module covers the fundamentals of project management using Prince2 project management structured method. It covers the core elements of defining the scope of a project, determining the time and resource requirements and how quality, performance and value are measured. It also covers the fundamentals of agile and Dev/Ops project management methods. It covers the principles of continuous development and deployment of software projects.
Students will learn how to identify risks and manage conflicting resources demand in a controlled environment. The module also provides the opportunity to learn soft skills, including team and individual management and conflict resolution mechanisms.

The module provides the fundamental skills and knowledge of project management for students aiming to become a project manager in an IS environment. Students will develop skills including task identification, resource management, risk management and mitigation methods, scheduling, report writing.

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to
LO1. Assess the controls that an organisation needs to exercise on project activity and how they can be applied in an IS environment.
LO2. Evaluate the economic, technical and social evaluation techniques used in IS project management.
LO3. Apply appropriate project planning techniques.
LO4. Apply the process of resource management in an IS project environment.
LO5. Apply computer based project management tools.
LO6. Understand team dynamics through structured groupwork