Syllabus of National Institute of Technology - Tiruchirappalli (NIT-T) MBA - MB750 Software Project Management

Definition – components of SPM – challenges and opportunities – tools and techniques – managing human resource and technical resource – costing and pricing of projects – training and development – project management techniques.

Monitoring & measurement of SW development – cost, size and time metrics – methods and tools for metrics – issues of metrics in multiple projects.

Quality in SW development – quality assurance – quality standards and certifications – the process and issues in obtaining certifications – the benefits and implications for the organization and its customers – change management.

The risk issues in SW development and implementation – identification of risks – resolving and avoiding risks – tools and methods for identifying risk management.

Multiple projects – off-shore development issues – managing human resources – pricing and payments across countries – remote development and implementation.

Books :

1. Sanjiv Purba, 'How to Manage a Successful Software Project: Methodologies', John Weily, 1999

2. Kieran Conway, 'Software Project Management From Concept to Development', Dearmtech Press, First Edition, New Delhi, 2001.