INT-2840 Systems Analysis and Project Management

Credits: 4
This course is designed to introduce students to a structured approach to analysis, design, and development of computer information systems. Students explore the basic competencies of project management as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). In addition to individual research and application, students use their project management knowledge and skills in a team project where they create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), use critical path analysis, and implement the phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to complete an authentic project.

This course serves as the capstone course in many of the computer related programs of study.

Prerequisite(s): Students should have completed a minimum of 18 credits of INT courses prior to enrolling in this course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is also required.

Formerly: CIS-2840. Students may not receive credit for both CIS-2840 and INT-2840.

Capstone Course: Students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits of INT/CIS coursework and 45 credits overall prior to enrolling in this course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is also required. NOTE: Capstone course minimum credit requirements do not apply to the Information Security Management Certificate, and students in that program should see the IET department chair to enroll.

Course Outcomes

Differentiate between project and process management.
Describe the basic competencies required of project managers as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) created by the Project Management Institute.
Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to decompose a project into tasks using tools such as a Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) and/or Gantt chart(s).
Use critical path analysis to adjust schedule and resource allocations in response to schedule and budget deviations.
Implement the phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).