IT Project Management IT362

College of Computing and InformaticsProject Report
Deadline: Sunday 12/5/2024 @ 23:59
[Total Mark is 14]
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Instructions:
• You must submit two separate copies (one Word file and one PDF file) using the Assignment Template on
Blackboard via the allocated folder. These files must not be in compressed format.
• It is your responsibility to check and make sure that you have uploaded both the correct files.
• Zero mark will be given if you try to bypass the SafeAssign (e.g. misspell words, remove spaces between
words, hide characters, use different character sets, convert text into image or languages other than English
or any kind of manipulation).
• Email submission will not be accepted.
• You are advised to make your work clear and well-presented. This includes filling your information on the cover
page.
• You must use this template, failing which will result in zero mark.
• You MUST show all your work, and text must not be converted into an image, unless specified otherwise by
the question.
• Late submission will result in ZERO mark.
• The work should be your own, copying from students or other resources will result in ZERO mark.
• Use Times New Roman font for all your answers.
Description and Instructions
Pg. 01
Learning
Outcome(s): LO3
Description and Instructions
Project Instructions
The student will
be able to
develop a
comprehensive IT
project plan for
estimation,
scheduling,
communication,
resource
management,
procurement, risk,
and quality.
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.
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Total Marks = 14
Project Report
Presentation
10 marks
4 marks
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Group Size = 3- 4 members.
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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.
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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
Description and Instructions
Pg. 01
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).
Description and Instructions
Pg. 01
7. Using Microsoft Project, or any similar tool, to develop a project plan and draw a
Learning
Outcome(s): LO3
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
The student will
be able to
develop a
comprehensive IT
project plan for
estimation,
scheduling,
communication,
resource
management,
procurement, risk,
and quality.
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).