The main objective of the course is to acquire the ability to plan, deploy and lead computer projects in any sector.

It is essential knowing all Project Management related topics in order to reach the goal, and applying them specifically to develop and deploy IT projects.

One of the main skills to develop is working and leading work teams. The subject works on Team Management as a fundamental aspect in the success of a project.

Another skill we work is the use of the main computer software available in market in order to assist a Project Manager. Main goal is training the student in using well-known professional tools that they will use from now on.

Likewise, we introduce students to main Project Management standards. Therefore, they will learn the main lines of professional project management methodologies. This approach allows students delve deeper into the subject along their careers, even becoming professional Project Managers in future.

This approach allows that students reach a wide view of Project Management mainly focused in IT projects.

Project Management topics involved in course:

• IT Project: definition and business context.

• Project Management approach: Project Scope (Efforts and Tasks), Project Schedule, Project Budget, Human Resources and Stakeholders, Communication Management, Risk Management, Supply Management and Quality Management.

• IT Legal implications: Development and Production states.

• Project Management Tools: Planning and Monitoring.

• Leadership and Teamwork: Problems and project Leadership. Teamwork interactions.

• IT project Quality Assessment.