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School of Science and Technology
ITMG624: Information Technology Project Management
Credit Hours: 3
Length of Course: 8 Weeks
Prerequisite(s) None

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Instructor Information
Course Submissions
Course Description
Grading Rubric
Course Scope
Grading Scale
Course Objectives
Course Outline
Course Delivery Method
Policies
Resources
Academic Services
Evaluation Procedures
Selected Bibliography

Instructor Information

Instructor: Dr. John Rhome (Dr. John) [biography]
Email: john.rhome@mycampus.apus.edu at any time.
Telephone:
Office Hours: By Appointment Only
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Course Description (Catalog)

This course explores successful project management for information technology projects. The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models are defined including the waterfall, spiral, incremental release, and prototyping models. Students will differentiate between these models and apply corresponding project management methods to identify critical checkpoints and reviews. Risk management, as applied to technology projects, is examined. Key project indicators are discussed, and students will explore defining measurement criteria for determining critical success factors on a project. The course defines the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities and includes a tutorial for Microsoft Project. Emphasis is placed on the three dimensions of the information technology project constraints: scope, time, and cost. Students are recommended to have access to Microsoft Project. Course software requirements with the appropriate versions are listed under the Resources.

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Course Scope

This course provides students with the foundations for effective project management in modern organizations. The course begins with a comprehensive introduction to the main components of the project management discipline. Specifically, a comprehensive and thorough examination

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