Practical examination of how projects can be managed from start to finish. Life-cycle models/paradigms. Life-cycle phases. Project planning and risk analysis. Project control including work breakdown structures, project scheduling, activities and milestones. Software cost estimation techniques and models. Software quality assurance and metrics for software productivity and quality. Inspections, walkthroughs, and reviews. Documentation and configuration management. Automated project management tools. Software maintenance. Procurement of software services and systems and development of IS project specifications. Project management skills including leadership, team building, planning, time management, resource allocation, conflict management, and using IS project management in strategic planning. Ethics in project management. Case studies are used throughout the course to support concepts, principles, and problem solving.