UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2026 in Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It needs FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051, FIT1053, ENG1003 or ENG1013.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2, Summer B
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
6 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: As well as completion of at least 36 credit points of study.

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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 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonFlexible
Summer semester BClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Project Management foundationsProject
    35%
  • Adaptive Project ManagementProject
    40%
  • Class TestQuiz / Test
    25%
  • Project Management FoundationsProject
    40%
  • Adaptive Project ManagementProject
    40%
  • Weekly QuizzesQuiz / Test
    20%

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. 1

    Apply the 10 Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) areas to modern IT projects;

    Sem 2, 2026: Analyse and evaluate predictive and adaptive project management methodologies, such as PMBOK, Agile and Scrum, and apply appropriate approaches to manage IT projects;

  2. 2

    Create IT project governance and compliance frameworks needed to manage modern IT projects;

    Sem 2, 2026: 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. 3

    Recommend project management and critical thinking strategies and techniques for modern IT projects;

    Sem 2, 2026: Analyse project risks, stakeholder needs, constraints and project governance considerations to support informed decision-making;

  4. 4

    Create a collaborative ICT project plan using the PMBOK areas for a given case study;

    Sem 2, 2026: Demonstrate effective teamwork, communication and stakeholder engagement in project environments;

  5. 5

    Apply collaborative strategies to support effective teamwork in modern IT projects.

    Sem 2, 2026: 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

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 2026, FIT2002 runs in Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.

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.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available