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[ INBIPKVPORG ] KV Project Management

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
3 ECTS B2 - Bachelor's programme 2. year Computer Science Paul Grünbacher 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Computer Science 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students are familiar with the theoretical principles of software project management and are able to manage projects from initiation to completion. They are able to plan, monitor and control software projects using widely used methods and tools. This enables them to ensure that software projects are completed on time, within budget and achieve their intended goals.
Skills Knowledge
  • Define and clarify project goals and requirements to align with stakeholder expectations (K2,K3)
  • Assess risks and develop comprehensive risk management plans to mitigate potential challenges (K4, K5)
  • Estimate effort and costs accurately for effective budget planning and project feasibility (K3, K5)
  • Create detailed project schedules and resource plans to optimize time and resource allocation (K3, K6)
  • Track project progress and control deviations using metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) (K4, K5)
  • Apply project management tools to plan, track, and control project tasks (K3)
  • Key concepts in project management, including different types of projects and organizational structures
  • The importance of clearly defining project goals and requirements for project success
  • Process models used in project management
  • Risk assessment strategies and techniques for managing project risks
  • Methods for accurate effort and cost estimation in project planning
  • Best practices for creating project schedules and managing resources effectively
  • Techniques for project tracking and controlling deviations from the project plan.
  • Commonly used project management tools and their applications in real-world projects
  • Strategies for maintaining project scope and managing changes effectively
Criteria for evaluation
  • 2-4 practical exercises as part of the semester project
  • Written test at the end of the semester (summer semester)
  • Elaboration and presentation of a specialization topic (winter semester)
Methods
  • Presentation based on slides
  • Semester projects in teams
  • Discussion of new and joint review of project deliverables
  • Discussions
  • Use of software tools
Language German
Study material
  • Slides
  • Software tools
Changing subject? No
Corresponding lecture (*)INBPGKVPROG: KV Projektorganisation (3 ECTS)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 35
Assignment procedure Direct assignment