IT 552 PROJECT PROGRAM AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

The course will build on project and portfolio fundamentals to explore two areas in more detail: Communication and Financial Management. This course will take an in-depth look at technology focused financial management and communication techniques and best practices including the preparation and interpretation of financial statement and records, communication with stakeholders, vendor management, and team facilitation. This course will also review the processes and deliverables involved in the financial management of technology efforts throughout its lifecycle from initiation to decommission including cost estimation, budgeting, and cost monitoring and control.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Master's level students: IT 551 (may be taken concurrently.) Bachelor's level students: COM 405 and IT 551.

Distribution

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY