Introduction to Software Project Management- Software Projects – ways of categorizing software projects – problems with software projects – Project Life Cycle– Management -Setting objectives –Stakeholders – Project Charter – Project Scope- Project Organization – Project Team- Step-wise: An overview of project planning –project Evaluation. Fundamental Valuation Concepts: Time value of money – Risk and Return. Capital Budgeting: Techniques of capital

budgeting investment criteria– NPV – Benefit Cost Ratio – IRR – Payback Period – ARR – Investment appraisal in Practice – Estimation of Project cost flows.

Financial Analysis and Planning: financial instruments, sources of long-term, intermediate term and short-term finance. Analyzing Financial Performance – Break – even analysis and Leverages – Financial Planning and Budgeting. Software project Models – Tailoring of project models*-Selection of Appropriate Project Objectives- Software Effort Estimation Techniques, Function Point Analysis-Object Point -COCOMO. Activity planning-project schedules – sequencing and scheduling projects – Network planning model – AON and AOA-identifying critical activities-Crashing and Fast Tracking.

Risk management—Categories, Risk planning, Management and Control – Evaluating risks to the schedule – PERT- Resource Allocation – Project Management Plan- Monitoring and Tracking. Monitoring and control – Visualizing Progress, Earned Value Analysis, Closing a project – Managing people and organizing teams- organizational structures- Planning for small projects. Case Study: Agile Project Development*; 2. MS Project / Project Libre 3. PMBOK

Pre-Requisite(s): Basic knowledge of Software Engineering
Course Type: Theory

Course Objectives

• Master the fundamentals and advanced techniques of project management, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication, to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, including financial statement analysis, budgeting, and capital investment decisions, to effectively manage and allocate financial resources.
• Integrate project management and financial management skills to optimize organizational performance, enhance decision-making, and achieve strategic business objectives.

Course Outcomes

CO1: To acquire proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects using industry-standard project management tools and methodologies.

CO2: To develop the ability to analyze financial statements, manage budgets, and make informed financial decisions using key financial management principles.

CO3: To enhance strategic decision-making skills by integrating project management and financial management practices to optimize organizational performance.

CO4: To evaluate methods, models, and technologies towards achieving project success.

CO-PO Mapping

Evaluation Pattern: 60/40

Note: Continuous assessments can include quizzes, tutorials, lab assessments, case study and project reviews. Midterm and End semester exams can be a theory exam or lab integrated exam for two hours

1. Mike Cotterell, Bob Hughes. Software Project Management, Fifth Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill; 2012.
2. Jalote P. Software Project Management in practice, Second edition, Person Education; 2003.
3. Chandra, P., Financial Management: Theory and Practice, 9e, TMH, 2017.
4. Eugene F. Brigham & Louis C. Gapenski, Financial Management – Theory and Practice,14e, 2015.