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ECS609U/ECS609W Project Risk Management

Module code: ECS609U/ECS609W

Credits: 15
Semester: SEM1

The aim of this module is to help you to develop, plan, manage and control projects successfully in a business environment. This requires an awareness of general project management principles, methodologies and the tools and techniques as applied within multi-disciplined projects, specifically to large IT projects. You will also examine formal approaches to managing risk, opportunity, uncertainty and value in these projects.

Topics covered will include:

  • Project Management, specifically for IT projects
  • Formal risk management procedures
  • Effective risk management
  • Modification of projects
  • Practical understanding and ability in professional tools, i.e. Microsoft Project and PRINCE.

 

 

Level: 6