FZA2002 IT project management
Faculty of Information Technology
FZA2002 IT project management is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at South Africa. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before FZA2002
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FZA2002
No unit lists FZA2002 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite:
Completion of at least 36 points of study, including one of (FIT1040, FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051, FIT1053, FZA1051, ENG1003 or equivalent).
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit introduces students 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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the ten knowledge areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge;
- 2
Identify the unique attributes and diverse nature of Information Technology projects;
- 3
Select, justify and use project management techniques and tools for IT projects;
- 4
Use the appropriate communication method for different types of stakeholders;
- 5
Identify and apply the characteristics of a collaborative team member.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- One hour workshop
- One 2-hour tutorial
(b.) Study schedule for off-campus students:
- Off-campus students generally do not attend lecture and tutorial sessions, however should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.
(c.) Additional requirements (all students):
- Students will need to spend one hour prior to the workshop on a pre-class activity. The workshop will explore concepts introduced in the one hour pre-class activity.
- A minimum of 2-3 hours of personal study per one hour of contact time in order to satisfy the reading and assignment expectations.
Learning resources
Required resources
Schwalbe, K.. (2015). Information Technology Project Management. (8e) Cengage Learning.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sheelagh Walton
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Helena Nortje
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FZA2002?
FZA2002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FZA2002 offered?
In 2020, FZA2002 runs in Semester 2 at South Africa.
How much work is FZA2002?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FZA2002 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.