Information Technology Project Management - Texas A&M University-Commerce

Mrs. Lancaster Spring 2013 MIS 328 Information Systems Project Management Instructor: Office: Phone: Faculty Web Site: E-mail: Office Hours: Mrs. Tina Lancaster BA 337-C (903) 886-5689 http://faculty.tamu-commerce.edu/tlancaster/ tina lancaster@tamu-commerce.edu MWF 9:00 - 10 a.m. MW, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., TR 1:00 – 3:30 and by appointment Required Text: th Information Technology Project Management, Revised 6 Edition, Kathy Schwalbe, Cengage ISBN-10: 1111221758 ISBN-13: 9781111221751 Course Description: This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems projects. The course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team-based activity, where various types of technologies (including project management software as well as software to support group collaboration) are an inherent part of the project management process. This course also acknowledges that project management involves both the use of resources from within the firm, as well as contracted from outside the organization. Prerequisite MIS 128 or CSci 126 or ETec 224 or IT 111 and junior standing or instructor permission. Course Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Demonstrate knowledge of the triple constraint of project management Demonstrate knowledge of the project management knowledge areas and process groups Demonstrate knowledge of the project life cycle Demonstrate knowledge of project selection methods Demonstrate knowledge of work breakdown structures Demonstrate knowledge of network diagrams, critical path analysis, and critical chain scheduling Demonstrate knowledge of cost estimates Demonstrate knowledge of earned value management Demonstrate knowledge of motivation theory and team building Apply project management concepts by working on a group project as a project manager or active team member. Evaluation ** Class Participation and discussions Team Project and Presentation Exams Homework assignments 20% 30% 30% 20% Final grades will be based on overall percentages with 90% required for an A, 80% for a B, etc. Academic Integrity:

Mrs. Lancaster Spring 2013 Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception and is an educational objective of this institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarizing, fabricating of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students. Course Policies: Class Participation: The University expects regular attendance by students in each course. Class attendance is useful to the student as a means of acquiring knowledge and clarification, and is a prerequisite for class participation. Class participation is the active engagement in questions and answers, taking part in analyses of business situations, and contribution of comments in the collaboration exercises. Any student missing more than 6 hours of class without an approved excuse will receive a letter grade reduction. Behavior: "All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment." (See Student’s Guide Book). During your collaboration with me and your fellow students online or in class, professionalism and respect will be expected. I encourage you to assist one another via the blog sessions or the Student Lounge within eCollege, but always respect one another’s opinion and communicate professionally with each other and with me. Any form of cheating--copying, sharing files, submitting the work of another as your own--is not permitted. Students who participate (as givers/receivers) in any form of cheating will fail the course Students with Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact: Office of Student Disability Resources and Services Texas A&M University-Commerce Gee Library Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 StudentDisabilityServices@tamu-commerce.edu Assignments Late assignments are not accepted; pay close attention to the Course Calendar in eCollege and the matrix below for due dates. DATES AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!!!

Mrs. Lancaster Spring 2013 MIS Information Systems Project Management Course Calendar Spring 2013 Please note, late work is NOT accepted in this class -- put these dates on your calendars today! Full details of the assignments are available in eCollege. This calendar is subject to change without notice. Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Spring Break 9 10 Assignment Read Course Contract and respond Post in Class Facebook Group Read Chapter 1 Read Chapter 2 Team paper to be assigned in class In Class Project Activity Read Chapter 2 Discuss Chapter 1 Team Paper findings Discuss Chapter 2 Facebook discussion IS Projects vs Traditional Read Chapter 3 MS Project Tutorial MS Project Exercise Introduction to SAP Project Systems Discussion of SAP Project Systems SAP Project Systems Assignment 1 Strengths Quest Assessment Discussion of Strengths Quest Organization and selection of project teams Read Chapter 4 SWOT Analysis Discussion In Class Project Activity Mid-Term Exam, Chapters 1-5 and software Due Date Midnight Friday, January 18 Midnight Friday, January 18 Before Second Class of week Before First class of week Midnight Friday, January 25 In Class Before First class of week In Class In Class Midnight Friday, February 6 Before First class of week Read Chapter 5 Team Project Kick-off meeting Team Contract Team Project Definition Creation of Google Docs site Read Chapter 6 Review provided websites for SWOT analysis SWOT Analysis Assignment (Team) Re-visiting the Critical Path Critical Path Network Assignment Before First class of week In Class Friday, March 22, 5:00 p.m., in my office. Midnight, Friday, March 22 Midnight, Friday, March 22 Before First class of week Midnight Friday, February 8 In Class In Class Midnight Friday, February 15 Before First class of week In Class In Class Before First class of week In Class In Class Midnight Friday, March 8 Midnight, Friday March 29 In Class Midnight, Friday April 5

Mrs. Lancaster Spring 2013 Continued discussion of Project timelines and documents for portfolio 11 12 13 14 15 16 Final Task/Responsibility Matrix, WBS, Network Diagram Team Project activities Updated Team meeting minutes Discussion of progress Read Chapters 8 & 10 Discussion of Quality Issues with Team Projects Team Project Quality Matrix Insure Team Communications plan is in place If not already done, input WBS into MS Project and identify the critical path Read Chapter 11 Discuss Risk Management Risk Management Matrix Project close-out and Presentations Presentations Team Project Portfolio Midnight, Friday, April 5 In Class Midnight, Friday, April 12 Before First class of week In Class Midnight, Friday, April 12 Before First class of week In Class Midnight, Friday, April 19 In Class In Class Due 5 p.m. (printed in a binder, details in eCollege) May 10th. No Exceptions, no late projects accepted. Final Exam ** Grading Rubrics Assignment Team Project Presentation and Objectives Measured Demonstrate knowledge of the project life cycle Demonstrate knowledge of project selection methods Demonstrate knowledge of work breakdown structures Demonstrate knowledge of network diagrams, critical path analysis, and critical chain scheduling Demonstrate knowledge of cost estimates Demonstrate knowledge of motivation theory and team building

Mrs. Lancaster Spring 2013 Criteria All project deliverables as assigned are included in the project package Quality of your collective work, including clarity of writing, formatting and organization Quality of your collective work including clarity of writing, formatting and organization Group Dynamics are evident as to the responsibility matrix and completion of work by team members. Presentation is participated in by all team members Assignment Exams Criteria Question is fully answered, grammatically correct, spelling correct, and where applicable citations included. Question is mostly answered, some grammatical and spelling errors. Citations included where applicable. Question is only partially answered. Grammatical Apply project management concepts by working on a group project as a project manager or active team member. Criteria Description Project deliverables are complete. Point Value 20 Project scope is clearly defined and supported. Project Gantt chart, network diagram and quality management plan are clear, concise, and appropriately address the project as stated. Communications Plan, Resource breakdown structure, Risk assessment documents, Activity Resource Requirements and the Cost Management information appropriately address the project as stated and are complete. Evidence from the Project Manager will insure that all team members performed their assigned functions adequately and fairly. The presentation will be provided professionally, polished, and obviously practiced. 30 30 20 Objectives Measured All Objectives Criteria Description Point Value The question is fully addressed as 5 written and student’s answer is concise, yet complete. Obvious citations are included as well as professionalism observed in the writing. The question is mostly addressed. 4 The student failed to grammatically correct the answer or spell check. Citations for applicable researched answers are included. The question is not fully addressed, 3 for example in a two part question,

Mrs. Lancaster and spelling errors are included. No citations given. Student obviously doesn’t understand the question and hasn’t addressed it appropriately. Spelling and grammatical issues may be present and no citations given. Answer to the question was given in a single sentence or word not fully completing the thought or spirit of an essay question. Question was not addressed Assignment Homework Assignments Criteria Homework is complete Homework formatting is as requested Assignment Class Participation and Discussions Criteria Student is actively engaged Output is thoughtfully and thoroughly provided Spring 2013 only one part is answered. Grammatical and spelling errors are abundant and no citation documentation is given. The question is not understood by the student or no effort was made to find the answer in the textbook or other sources. Spelling/grammar may also be at issue here. No citations given. Answers of much brevity should be avoided except where a ‘short answer’ is obviously requested. 2 1 0 Criteria Description All tasks within the assignment are complete. All formatting directions are followed. Objectives Measured All Objectives Point Value 60 40 Objectives Measured All Objectives Criteria Description Student is taking part in the class activity or discussion board During class participation, student contributes ideas and critiques; in discussions, not only are individual posts required, but at least 2 comments on a classmate’s post as well. Point Value 60 40

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the triple constraint of project management 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the project management knowledge areas and process groups 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the project life cycle 4. Demonstrate knowledge of project selection methods 5. Demonstrate knowledge of work breakdown structures 6.