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Learning Outcome(s): LO3
The student will be able to develop a comprehensive IT project plan for estimation, scheduling, communication, resource management, procurement, risk, and quality.
Description and Instructions
Project Instructions
This project enables the students to integrate the covered knowledge and skills in this course to perform as project managers in the field of computing and improve the success rate of the IT projects.
Total Marks = 14
Project Report
Presentation
10 marks
4 marks
Group Size = 3- 4 members.
One group member (group leader) should submit all files: Project Report and Presentation Slides on blackboard on 12th May 2024. Marks will be given based on your submission and quality of the contents.
Each group must come up with a unique scenario for the project based on the below description and get approved by your instructor before 3rd March 2024.
Presentation
Grading Criteria:
Criteria
Marks
Complete content (Introduction, body, and conclusion)
2 marks
Answers questions accurately and effectively and clearly justify and support the point of view when needed.
1 mark
Effective use of time (max. 8-10 mints)
0.5 mark
Voice projection and loudness/ Eye contact/ Confidence and attitude
0.5 mark
Learning Outcome(s): LO3
The student will be able to develop a comprehensive IT project plan for estimation, scheduling, communication, resource management, procurement, risk, and quality.
Project Description
Assume that you are an IT project manager, and your company is facing a problem in one of the following areas:
1.Customer Services
2.Security
3.Processes Automation
4.Human Resources
5.Supply Chain
6.Procurement
Develop a unique project scenario with your team to solve a problem in one of the above areas and provide the following requirements based on the approved scenario.
1.Describe the company, problem, and your proposed IT solution. (1 mark).
2.Using a mind mapping software create a mind map of a SWOT analysis for the project, including at least two strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. (1 mark).
3.Develop project charter. (1 mark).
4.Document your approach for collecting requirements for the project. Include at least five technical requirements and five non-technical requirements in a requirements traceability matrix. (1 mark).
5.Develop a Cause-and-effect diagram to understand possible causes of the problem and identify areas for improvement. (1 mark).
6.Identify at least 5 milestones covers the main functions that the project provides. (1 mark).
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Learning Outcome(s): LO3
The student will be able to develop a comprehensive IT project plan for estimation, scheduling, communication, resource management, procurement, risk, and quality.
Using Microsoft Project, or any similar tool, to develop a project plan and draw a Gantt chart organized by the five project management process groups showing the task name and the duration of each task for the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to Level 3 or Level 4, as appropriate. Be sure the WBS is based on the project charter, the project scope statement, and other relevant information. (1 mark).
8.Define your strategy for monitoring and controlling the flow of the project. (1 mark).
9.Define your strategy for mitigating the potential risks. (1 mark).
10.Make the necessary assumptions for the estimated costs, benefits and discount rate over three years. Then, Perform a financial analysis (NPV, ROI and Payback) for the project. (1 mark).
