Introduction to Software Project Management
Software engineering problems, software product characteristics, definition of SP, differences from other projects.
Software Project Management Chapters
B.Sc. CSIT - Seventh Semester
Project Analysis
Strategic, technical, and economic analysis; PW, FW, AW, IRR, benefit-cost ratio.
Activity Planning and Scheduling
WBS, bar chart, CPM, PERT, precedence networks, scheduling concepts.
Risk Management
Nature, identification, analysis of risks; schedule evaluation using Z-values.
Resource Allocation
Identifying resources, allocation, resource smoothing, resource balancing.
Monitoring and Control
Data collection, progress visualization, cost monitoring, earned value analysis, project control.
Managing Contracts and People
Contracts, stages, terms, contract management, acceptance; managing people and teams.
Software Quality Assurance and Testing
Testing principles, test plans, levels of testing, verification, validation, quality models, SQA activities.
Software Configuration Management
Need, components, configuration items, SCM responsibilities.