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Information technology project management / Kathy Schwalbe.

By: Schwalbe, Kathy [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Australia ; United States : Cengage, [2019]Copyright date: ©2016Edition: Ninth Edition. Student edition.Description: xxiii, 560 pages : color illustrations : 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781337101356 (paperback).Subject(s): Microsoft Project | Information technology -- Management | Information technology projects -- Management | Project managementDDC classification: 004.0684 | 658.404 SCH
Contents:
Introduction to project management -- The project management and information technology context -- The project management process groups -- Project integration management -- Project scope management -- Project schedule management -- Project cost management -- Project quality management -- Project resource management -- Project communications management -- Project risk management -- Project procurement management -- Project stakeholder management.
Summary: "Introduce exciting opportunities and challenges in technology with Schwalbe's INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 8E. This unique book demonstrates principles distinctive to managing information technology (IT). No book offers more insights and software tools for IT project management success, including updates that reflect the latest PMBOK Guide, 5E. This edition weaves theory with successful practices for an integrated focus on the concepts, tools, and techniques that are most effective today. This is the only text to apply all 10 project management knowledge areas to IT projects. Students master skills in project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management as well as all five process groups -- initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Intriguing examples, MindView software, and a guide to Microsoft Project 2013 help students refine their marketable skills." -- Publisher's website.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Notes Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 658.404 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available CIT Module INFO 8003 - Core reading. CIT Module INFO 7013 - Core reading. 00214542
3 day loan MTU Bishopstown Library Desk Loan 658.404 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available CIT Module INFO 8003 - Core reading. CIT Module INFO 7013 - Core reading. 00218235
2 hour loan MTU Kerry North Campus Library Desk Loan 658.404 SCH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MTU Kerry Module PRMG 81001 38888000937759
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Develop a strong understanding of IT project management as you learn to apply today's most effective project management tools and techniques with the unique approach found in Schwalbe's INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 9E. Examine the latest developments and skills as you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams. This edition reflects content from the latest PMBOK® Guide, 6E and the Agile Practice Guide while providing a meaningful context. Examples from familiar companies featured in today's news discussion, exercises and cases reinforce learning. Time-saving template files assist in completing tasks. Agile information, a guide to using Microsoft Project 2016 and MindTap online resources will help you master today's most marketable IT project management skills.

Includes index.

Introduction to project management -- The project management and information technology context -- The project management process groups -- Project integration management -- Project scope management -- Project schedule management -- Project cost management -- Project quality management -- Project resource management -- Project communications management -- Project risk management -- Project procurement management -- Project stakeholder management.

"Introduce exciting opportunities and challenges in technology with Schwalbe's INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 8E. This unique book demonstrates principles distinctive to managing information technology (IT). No book offers more insights and software tools for IT project management success, including updates that reflect the latest PMBOK Guide, 5E. This edition weaves theory with successful practices for an integrated focus on the concepts, tools, and techniques that are most effective today. This is the only text to apply all 10 project management knowledge areas to IT projects. Students master skills in project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management as well as all five process groups -- initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Intriguing examples, MindView software, and a guide to Microsoft Project 2013 help students refine their marketable skills." -- Publisher's website.

CIT Module INFO 8003 - Core reading.

CIT Module INFO 7013 - Core reading.

MTU Kerry Module PRMG 81001 - Essential Reading