King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

College of Computer Sciences and Engineering

Information and Computer Science Department

SWE 387: Software Project Management (3-0-3)

Syllabus - Second Semester 2017-2018 (172)

Website: Blackboard learn 9.1

Class Time, Venue and Instructor Information:

Sec.	Time	Venue	Instructor	Office Hours
01	UTR 10:00-10:50AM	24-236A	Dr. Mohammad Alshayeb Office: 22-308 Phone: 013-860-4874 E-mail: alshayeb@kfupm.edu.sa	UT 09:00–09:50AM & T 12:05-12:55 PM or by appointment
02	UTR 11:00-11:50AM	24-133

Course Catalog Description

Introduction to project management concepts, tools, and techniques: integration management and project planning, scope management,

scheduling, budget control, human resource management, communication management, risk analysis and management, project quality

management, and procurement management.

Pre-requisites: Junior standing

Assesment Plan:

Assesment Tool	Weight
Homeworks	15 %
Project	15 %
Major Exam 1 [February 27, 2018 @6:00 PM]	20 %
Major Exam 2 [April 10, 2018 @6:30 PM]	20 %
Final Exam (Comprehensive) [May 14, 2018 @ 7:00 PM]	30 %

Tentative Schedule & Major Topics:

Week#	Topic
1	Introduction to Project Management
2	The Project Management and IT Context
3	Project Integration Management
4	Project Scope Management
5	Project Scheduling and Tracking
6	Project Procurement Management
7	Software Cost Estimation
8	Project Quality Management
9	Project Quality Management
10	People Management
11	People Management
12	Communication Management
13	Risk Management
14	Risk Management
15	Stakeholder Management

Best of luck!!