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ITMG628 - IT Project Management: Quality and Risk
Course Details
Course Code: ITMG628 Course ID: 4093 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course is an advanced study of engineering high quality on IT projects. Quality does not happen; it must be planned, promoted, and practiced intentionally and deliberately. This course also examines the various models and methods for assessing and managing project risk. This course also applies both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to minimize project risk. Students must have access to Microsoft Project. Course software requirements with the appropriate versions are listed under the course materials site. (Prerequisite: ITMG624)
Prerequisites
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/19 - 10/04/19 | 10/07/19 - 12/01/19 | Fall 2019 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 06/24/19 - 11/29/19 | 12/02/19 - 01/26/20 | Fall 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 09/30/19 - 02/28/20 | 03/02/20 - 04/26/20 | Winter 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
CO 1. Examine the various tools, techniques, principles, and practices of quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) programs.
CO 2. Appraise the tenets of project quality management and assess various quality maturity models.
CO 3. Assess the models and methods for assessing project risk.
CO 4. Apply qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to risk assessment and management.
CO 5. Examine the various project risks mitigation tools and techniques.
CO 6. Apply methods of monitoring and controlling risks
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 20.00 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Assignments | 20.00 % |
| Week 4 Assignment #1 | 10.00 % |
| Week 8 Assignment #2 | 10.00 % |
| Case Studies | 30.00 % |
| Week 2 Case Study #1 | 15.00 % |
| Week 5 Case Study #2 | 15.00 % |
| Research Paper | 30.00 % |
| Week 7 Research Paper | 30.00 % |
Book Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Ed
Author: American Psychological Association
Publication Info: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433805615
Book Title: Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge-PMBOK Guide,5th ed. (PMI membership recommended, see note)
Author: Project Management Institute
Publication Info: Project Management Institute
ISBN: 9781935589679
Book Title: Information Technology Project Management (with Microsoft Project 2010 60 Day Trial CD-ROM), 7th Edition (Hard copy not available from the APUS Bookstore, please try other sources.)
Author: Kathy Schwalbe
Publication Info: Cengage
ISBN: 9781133526858
Book Title: Here is the link that explains student PMI membership: http://www.pmi.org/en/Membership/Membership-Types-of-Memberships.aspx
Author:
Publication Info: PMI
ISBN: NOTE
Book Title: Microsoft Project - Please use this link for requirements/purchase information- http://apus.libanswers.com/coursematerials/faq/2217
Author:
Publication Info:
ISBN: Software
| Book Title: | Microsoft Project - Please use this link for requirements/purchase information- http://apus.libanswers.com/coursematerials/faq/2217 |
| ISBN: | Software |
| Unit Cost: | $527.67 |
| Book Title: | Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Ed |
| ISBN: | 9781433805615 |
| Publication Info: | American Psychological Association |
| Author: | American Psychological Association |
| Unit Cost: | $31.35 |
| Book Title: | Here is the link that explains student PMI membership: http://www.pmi.org/en/Membership/Membership-Types-of-Memberships.aspx |
| ISBN: | NOTE |
| Publication Info: | PMI |
| Electronic Unit Cost: | $139.00 |
| Book Title: | Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge-PMBOK Guide,5th ed. (PMI membership recommended, see note); Membership $139 and includes book at no extra cost. |
| ISBN: | 9781935589679 |
| Publication Info: | Project Management Institute |
| Author: | Project Management Institute |
| Unit Cost: | $76.35 |
| Book Title: | Information Technology Project Management (with Microsoft Project 2010 60 Day Trial CD-ROM), 7th Edition |
| ISBN: | 9781133526858 |
| Publication Info: | Cengage |
| Author: | Kathy Schwalbe |
| Unit Cost: | $180.02 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.