Software Development Management
Successful management of software projects is a vital ingredient for overall success. This course gives a thorough grounding in software development management, and features the skills needed to manage innovative technologies and techniques.
Course dates
| 31st January 2022 | Oxford University Department of Computer Science - FINAL ITERATION AS COURSE TO BE DISCONTINUED please request the assignment only option if previously withdrawn | 0 places remaining. |
Objectives
At the end of the course the student will be able to assess a software development situation and choose an appropriate management strategy. They will be able to justify the introduction of innovative methods, and take a lead in the management of their use.
Contents
- Review:
- industrial software production; management problems; established methodologies.
- Risk analysis:
- risk analysis and assessment; case studies.
- Software project management:
- project environment; project life cycle; business processes; project planning and execution; organisations; the project manager's roles, relationships, and activities.
- Quality and productivity:
- measurement and improvement.
- Managing people:
- environmental factors; teams - development, behaviour, empowerment; communication; leadership; creativity.
- Innovation:
- the impact of new methods; case studies presented by guest speakers from industry.
- Group exercise:
- analysis and estimates; identification of possible solutions; selection and justification of choice; management presentation.
Requirements
Experience of working in a software development environment is desirable but not essential.