Schedule

Fall 2025

Class Time and Location
  • When: TU/TH, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
  • Where: Richter Math-Engineering Room 103

Week at a Glance

Week 2: Aug 26th and Aug 28th

Lectures
Book Identify Stakeholders and Their Roles
Book Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping
Calendar Tue Aug 26th
Book Stakeholder Engagement
Book Stakeholder Management
Calendar Thu Aug 28th
Assignment
Assignment Assign HW#1
Calendar Thu Aug 28th
Project
Project Individual Project
Calendar Release Tuesday, September 2nd
Information
Calendar Due Tuesday, December 9th, 11:59pm
Submit

Course Schedule

The content below includes what we will be teaching throughout the semester and is subject to change to meet the learning goals of the class. Check this website regularly for the latest schedule and for course materials that will be posted here through links on the syllabus. Please refer to the table for topics, assignments, and readings for each session. Note that:

  • Slides for each session will be posted after class and can be accessed via the links.
  • Description includes but not limited to the topics that will be covered in class.
  • Assignments are due as indicated; late submissions may not be accepted unless prior arrangements are made.
  • Readings include both textbook chapters and selected online resources to supplement the learning process.
  • Important dates such as presentations, exams, and breaks are highlighted for convenience.
Week Date Description Coursework Readings
Module 1: General Introduction
1 Aug 19
[slides]
Aug 21
[slides]		 Course Overview
Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to Software
5 Phases in Project Management
10 Project Management knowledge areas		 Discussion
(self-introduction)
Form Link Test
(getting to know each other)		 Link to Reading
Link to Reading
Link to Reading
Module 2: Project Initiation and Planning
2 Aug 26
[slides]
Aug 28
[slides]		 Identify Stakeholders and Their Roles
Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Management		 Practice A
Practice B
Assign HW#1		 Link to Reading
Link to Reading
RACI Template
3 Sep 2
[slides]
Sep 4
[slides]		 The Vision and Scope Document
Design the Document
Introduction to Project Charter
Develop a Project Charter		 Practice A
Practice B
HW#1 DUE		 V&S Template
Link to Reading
PC Template
4 Sep 9
[slides]
Sep 11
[slides]		 Introduction to Project Planning
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Pitfalls in Software Project Planning
Statement of Work (SOW)		 Practice A
Practice B
Discussion		 PP Template
WBS Online
Link to Reading
SOW Template
Module 3: More Practice of Project Management
5 Sep 16
[slides]
Sep 18
[slides]		 Schedule Management
Develop and Control Schedule
Define Sequence Activities
CPM and PERT		 Practice A
Practice B
Discussion		 Gantt Chart
Link to Reading
CPM Template
PERT Template
6 Sep 23
[slides]
Sep 25
[slides]		 Risk Management
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
The Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram		 Practice A
Practice B
Assign HW#2
7 Sep 30
[slides]
Oct 2
[slides]		 Cost Management
Determine Budget
Control Costs
Earned Value Management (EVM)		 Practice A
Practice B
HW#2 DUE
Discussion
8 Oct 7
[slides]		 Lessons Learned
Quiz Session		 Quiz
Assign HW#3
8 Oct 9 Presentation I - Graded Session None
9 Oct 14 Mid-Semester Break No Class
9 Oct 16
[slides]		 Quality Management
Manage and Control Quality
Project Performance Metrics		 Practice
HW#3 DUE
10 Oct 21
[slides]
Oct 23
[slides]		 Communication Management
Manage and Monitor Communications
Communication Traps
The Five Phases of Team Building		 Practice A
Practice B
Assign HW#4
11 Oct 28
[slides]
Oct 30
[slides]		 Resources Management
Manage and Control Resources
Introduction to Procurement Management
Manage and Control Procurements		 Practice A
Practice B
HW#4 DUE
Discussion
12 Nov 4
[slides]
Nov 6
[slides]		 Project Tracking and Reporting
Project Deliverables
Project Performance Reports
Standards in Software Project Management		 Practice A
Practice B
Assign HW#5
13 Nov 11
[slides]		 Lessons Learned
Quiz Session		 Quiz
HW#5 DUE
13 Nov 13 Presentation II - Graded Session None
Module 4: Modern Tools for Software Project Management
14 Nov 18
[slides]
Nov 20
[slides]		 Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Introduction to Agile Development
Scrum, Kanban
Extreme Programming (XP)		 Discussion
15 Nov 25
[slides]		 Introduction to Jira
Introduction to Git and GitHub		 Hands-on Practice
15 Nov 27 Thanksgiving Break No Class
16 Dec 2
[slides]		 PMP/CAPM Certification
Final Project Q&A		 All Discussions DUE
16 Dec 4 Study Day No Class
17 Dec 9 Final Project Presentation Final Project DUE