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 2022 in Semester 2 and Summer B at South Africa. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2, Summer B
- South Africa
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for FZA2002. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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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 2022 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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
| Summer semester B | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- Pre-class activities and online quizzesOtherThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle20%
- Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle20%
- Scheduled Final Assessment (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 approachActive 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 activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Schwalbe, K.. (2015). Information Technology Project Management. (8e) Cengage Learning.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Helena Nortje
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Stella Ouma
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FZA2002?
FZA2002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FZA2002 offered?
In 2022, FZA2002 runs in Semester 2 and Summer B at South Africa.
How much work is FZA2002?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FZA2002 have an exam?
No. FZA2002 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.