FIT2002 IT project management
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2002 IT project management is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton and Indonesia. It needs FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051, FIT1053, ENG1003 or ENG1013.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton, Indonesia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before FIT2002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- FIT1045Software development 1: Programming foundationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review
- FIT1048Fundamentals of C++No reviews yet
- FIT1051Programming fundamentals in javaNo reviews yet
- FIT1053Introduction to programming (Advanced)No reviews yet
- ENG1003Engineering mobile appsNo reviews yet
- ENG1013Engineering smart systemsNo reviews yet
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT2002
No unit lists FIT2002 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: As well as completion of at least 36 credit points of study.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the many concepts, tools and techniques for managing information technology projects. Exploring traditional and agile approaches for managing projects, topics include project lifecycles, project planning, project scheduling, team building, risk management, time and quality management. A case study approach will be used to provide learning opportunities, with an emphasis on the unique aspects of information technology projects.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | On campus |
| Monash Indonesia semester 2 | Indonesia | Blended |
Assessment
- Project Management foundationsProject35%
- Adaptive Project ManagementProject40%
- Class TestQuiz / Test25%
- Project Management FoundationsProject40%
- Adaptive Project ManagementProject40%
- Weekly QuizzesQuiz / Test20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse and evaluate predictive and adaptive project management methodologies, such as PMBOK, Agile and Scrum, and apply appropriate approaches to manage IT projects;
- 2
Develop and evaluate key project artefacts, such as project charters, scope statements, backlogs, schedules and other planning documents, for real-world IT project scenarios;
- 3
Analyse project risks, stakeholder needs, constraints and project governance considerations to support informed decision-making;
- 4
Demonstrate effective teamwork, communication and stakeholder engagement in project environments;
- 5
Critically evaluate the use of emerging tools, such as AI, in project management contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
This unit has a requirement of 1-2 hours per week of asynchronous learning.
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
- Schwalbe, K.. (2015). Information Technology Project Management. (8e) Cengage Learning.
Recommended resources
- Brewer, J.L., & Dittman, K.C.,. (2013). Methods of IT project management. (2nd Edition) Purdue University Press.
- Kerzner, H. (2013). Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling. (11th Edition) John Wiley & Sons
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK 6th Edition. 2018. Project Management Institute. (Available as an e-book)
Technology resources
- Microsoft Project 2013
- Clayton on-campus students can download from http://msdnaa.monash.edu.au/fit (install on your own computer).
- 60 day evaluation copy available at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-project-professional-2013.
- Other project management tool of your choice
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Eehui Lim
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2002?
You need FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051, FIT1053, ENG1003 or ENG1013 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is FIT2002 offered?
In 2027, FIT2002 runs in Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton and Indonesia.
How much work is FIT2002?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT2002 have an exam?
No. FIT2002 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.