Information Systems Project Management  (Paperback)

Information Systems Project Management offers a clear and logical exposition of how to plan, organise and monitor projects effectively in order to deliver quality information systems within time, to budget and a high standard. This new book by John McManus and Trevor Wood-Harper is suitable for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates studying project management and information systems. Practising managers will also find it to be a valuable tool in their work. Managing information systems projects requires more than technical knowledge and experience in information technology or computing. It also demands a firm understanding of the practical business nature and problems of projects. Information Systems and Project Management comprehensively addresses both the technical and practical issues arising from the IT project. Features* Comprehensive coverage to help any potential or practising manager develop the most effective methods and techniques to deal with all issues arising from Project Management.* Practical guidance is offered for evaluating projects from a business perspective and the effective use of project management methodologies to facilitate the management task.* Structured pedagogy such as learning objectives and questions enables the reader to chart their own understanding of the subject.* Case study in each chapter demonstrates the application of theory in real life. Contents The challenge within Information Systems Project Management. The role of the Information Systems Project Manager. Defining the Information Systems Project Life Cycle. Managing the Information Systems Project Life Cycle. Producing Software Estimates and Managing Project Risk.