CIS517 Student Guide

CIS 517 IT Project Management
(Prerequisite: CIS 500)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a practical and theoretical foundation for applying project management techniques
to Information Technology projects. Managerial emphasis is placed on the Project Management Institute
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) knowledge areas with practical application of project
management tools and software to address information technology opportunities.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Schwalbe, K. (2011). Information technology project management. (6th revised ed.). Boston: Course
Technology-Cengage.
Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or their equivalents such as OpenOffice and Open Project are
required. Tutorials for Microsoft Office 2010 can be found on Microsofts support site, located at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx.
Supplemental Resources
The textbook and course learning outcomes are aligned around the Project Management Institutes
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)-Fourth Edition. Additional resources are
available at www.pmi.org.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the knowledge and processes areas of project management in accordance to the
Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.
2. Identify how project management improves the success of information technology projects.
3. Describe and demonstrate ethical practices in project management.
4. Compare the PMBOK process groups and knowledge areas.
5. Summarize how the PMBOK process groups and knowledge areas are involved throughout the
project life cycle.
6. Explain the relationship of the scope of a project to the work breakdown structure.
7. Distinguish among various time management techniques such as CPM, Gantt charts, and the
PERT method.
8. Evaluate the different cost management factors in an IT project management context.
9. Explain and defend the various quality factors in project quality.
10. Examine the human resource factors that can impact project management.
11. Compare the factors and constituents in effective project communication.
12. Compare and contrast the sources and mitigating factors of project risk.
13. Summarize the tools and techniques in project procurement.
14. Use project management and graphic software to plan and manage a project throughout the
project life cycle.
15. Use technology and information resources to research issues in IT project management.
16. Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
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WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work.
This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week
1
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 1: Introduction to Project Management
o Chapter 2: The Project Management and Information
Technology Context
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
None
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 3: The Project Management Process Groups: A
Case Study
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Assignment 1: IT Project Management Assessment
20
75
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Appendix 1: Guide to Using Microsoft Project 2010
o Chapter 4: Project Integration Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Case Study 1: Green Computing Research Project Part 1
20
70
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 5: Project Scope Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Assignment 2: Scope and Time Management
20
75
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 6: Project Time Management
Activities
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Discussions
Evaluation
Midterm Exam: Chapters 1 through 5, and Appendix 1
20
100
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 7: Project Cost Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
70
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 8: Project Quality Management
o Chapter 9: Project Human Resource Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Assignment 3: Cost and Quality
20
75
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 10: Project Communications Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Assignment 4: Communication and Risk
20
75
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 11: Project Risk Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
10
20
60
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 12: Project Procurement Management
e-Activity
o Search the Web for an IT-specific request for proposal (RFP)
or request for quotation (RFQ) and be prepared to measure it
against Figure 12-4.
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
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11
Term Paper: Final Project
100
Preparation
Reading(s): None
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Final Exam: Chapters 7 through 12
100
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GRADING SCALE GRADUATE
Total Points
% of
Grade
75
7.5%
75
7.5%
Assignment 3: Costs and Quality
75
7.5%
75
7.5%
Case Study 1: Green Computing Research ProjectPart 1
70
7%
70
7%
60
6%
100
10%
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-5, and Appendix 1)
100
10%
Final Exam (Chapters 7-12)
100
10%
Assignment
Tests are open book with a 2-hour time limit and may contain multiple choice, true / false, and essay
questions.
Participation (20 discussions worth 10 points apiece)
Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded.
Totals
Points
Percentage
Grade
900 1,000
90% 100%
800 899
80% 89%
700 799
70% 79%
Below 700
Below 70%
200
20%
1,000
100%
Writing Assignments
The objective of the School of Information Systems writing assignments is to promote attitudes and skills
that will improve a students ability to communicate in writing, develop research skills and documentation
techniques, and encourage critical analysis of data and conclusions specific to the course learning
outcomes in the information systems and technology domain.
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CIS 517 Assignments and Rubrics

Due Week 2 and worth 75 points
Research and read an article on recent recipients of the Project Management Institutes Project of the
Year Award.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Summarize how the project manager or team exhibited exceptional and ethical project
management practices.
2. Discuss the role of the project manager or team, the organizational setting, the recipients
approach to project integration management, and obstacles that had the potential of adversely
impacting the triple constraints.
3. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites
do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the knowledge and processes areas of project management in accordance to the
Describe and demonstrate ethical practices in project management.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in IT project management.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 75

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Summarize how the

project manager or team
exhibited exceptional and
ethical project
management practices.
Weight: 40%
Did not submit or

incompletely
summarized how
the project manager
or team exhibited
exceptional and
ethical project
management
practices.
Partially
summarized how
the project manager
or team exhibited
exceptional and
ethical project
management
practices.
Satisfactorily
summarized how
the project manager
or team exhibited
exceptional and
ethical project
management
practices.
Thoroughly
summarized how
the project manager
or team exhibited
exceptional and
ethical project
management
practices.
2. Discuss the role of the

project manager or team,
the organizational setting,
Did not submit or

incompletely
discussed the role
Partially discussed
the role of the
project manager or
Satisfactorily
discussed the role
of the project
Thoroughly
discussed the role
of the project
Criteria
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the recipients approach to
project integration
management, and
obstacles that had the
potential of adversely
impacting the triple
constraints.
Weight: 45%
of the project
manager or team,
the organizational
setting, the
recipients approach
to project
integration
management, and
obstacles that had
the potential of
adversely impacting
the triple
constraints.
team, the
organizational
setting, the
recipients approach
to project
integration
management, and
obstacles that had
the potential of
adversely impacting
the triple
constraints.
manager or team,
the organizational
setting, the
recipients approach
to project
integration
management, and
obstacles that had
the potential of
adversely impacting
the triple
constraints.
manager or team,
the organizational
setting, the
recipients approach
to project
integration
management, and
obstacles that had
the potential of
adversely impacting
the triple
constraints.
3. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
4. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
More than 6 errors

present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Read the Green Computing Research Project, Part 1 in Appendix C. Assume the project budget is
$500,000 and will take six months to complete and that you must select the project team as soon as
possible. Use project charter examples from Chapters 3 and 4 as support in your answer.
Prepare a project charter for the Green Computing Research Project.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you include the following:
1. Project title and date of authorization
2. Project manager name and contact information
3. A summary schedule
4. Project budget summary
5. Brief description of the projects objectives
6. Project success criteria
7. Summary of planned approach for managing the project
8. Roles and responsibilities matrix
Describe and demonstrate ethical practices in project management.
Points: 70
Criteria
1. Create a project title
and date of authorization.
Weight: 2%

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
incompletely
created a project
title and date of
Fair
70-79% C
Partially created a
project title and
date of
authorization.
Proficient
80-89% B
Satisfactorily
created a project
title and date of
authorization.
Exemplary
90-100% A
Thoroughly created
a project title and
date of
authorization.
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authorization.
2. Include a project
manager name and
contact information.
Weight: 3%
Did not submit or

incompletely
included a project
manager name and
Partially included a
project manager
name and contact
information.
Satisfactorily
included a project
manager name and
Thoroughly
included a project
manager name and
3. Create a summary
schedule.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created a summary
schedule.
Partially created a
summary schedule.
Satisfactorily
created a summary
schedule.
Thoroughly created
a summary
schedule.
4. Create a project
budget summary.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created a project
budget summary.
Partially created a
project budget
summary.
Satisfactorily
created a project
budget summary.
Thoroughly created
a project budget
summary.
5. Describe briefly the

projects objectives.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
described briefly the
Partially described
briefly the projects
objectives.
Satisfactorily
Thoroughly
6. Develop the project

success criteria.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or

incompletely
developed the
project success
criteria.
Partially developed
the project success
criteria.
Satisfactorily
developed the
project success
criteria.
Thoroughly
developed the
project success
criteria.
7. Create a summary of
the planned approach for
managing the project.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created a summary
of the planned
approach for
managing the
project.
Partially created a
summary of the
planned approach
for managing the
project.
Satisfactorily
created a summary
of the planned
approach for
managing the
project.
Thoroughly created
a summary of the
planned approach
for managing the
project.
8. Develop a roles and

responsibilities matrix.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or

incompletely
developed a roles
and responsibilities
matrix.
Partially developed
a roles and
responsibilities
matrix.
Satisfactorily
developed a roles
matrix.
Thoroughly
developed a roles
matrix.
9. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
10. Clarity, writing

mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
More than 6 errors

present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and a summary
document. You must submit the two (2) sections as separate files for the completion of this
assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for.
Overview:
As the IT Project Manager, you have been assigned a project to deploy ten (10) wireless access points in
your companys warehouse and break room within the next ninety (90) days. You are free to make
assumptions that satisfy the scope of the project such as training, wiring, consulting efforts, etc.
Your submission will also be graded on the accuracy of your work package assumptions and duration
estimates.
Section 1: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Required Format (MS Project File)
1. Use Microsoft Project or Open Project (.mpp format) to create a WBS in which you:
a. Create 15 or more decomposed work packages into 4 levels that are assigned to 5 or
more main tasks (75 line items).
b. Ensure the main WBS tasks headings are the 5 PMBOK process areas.
c. Create a Work Breakdown Structure Code for each task.
d. Determine an overall project duration and duration estimates for each of the tasks. The
duration is not to exceed 90 days.
e. Create accurate work package assumptions and duration estimates.
Section 1 of your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Microsoft Project or its open source alternative in .mpp format.
Section 2: Summary Document

Required Format (MS Word File)
2. Use Microsoft Word to write a one (1) page summary in which you:
a. Summarize how this activity improves the chances of your future IT project being a
success.
b. Use at least one (1) quality resource in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar
Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
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Identify how project management improves the success of information technology projects.
Explain the relationship of the scope of a project to the work breakdown structure.
Points: 75
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Criteria
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1a. Create 15 or more

decomposed work
packages into 4 levels
that are assigned to 5 or
more main tasks (75 line
items).
Weight: 35%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created 15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
Partially created 15
or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
Satisfactorily
created 15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
Thoroughly created
15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
1b. Ensure the main

WBS tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK process

areas.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
ensured the main
WBS tasks
headings are the 5
PMBOK process
areas.
Partially ensured
the main WBS
tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK
process areas.
Satisfactorily
ensured the main
WBS tasks
headings are the 5
PMBOK process
areas.
Thoroughly ensured
the main WBS
tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK
process areas.
1c. Create a Work

Breakdown Structure
Code for each task.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created a Work
Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Partially created a
Work Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Satisfactorily
created a Work
Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Thoroughly created
a Work Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
1d. Determine an overall

project duration and
duration estimates for
each of the tasks. The
duration is not to exceed
90 days.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Partially determined
an overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Satisfactorily
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Thoroughly
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
1e. Create accurate work

package assumptions
and duration estimates.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created accurate
work package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Partially created
accurate work
package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Satisfactorily
created accurate
work package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Thoroughly created
accurate work
package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Partially
Satisfactorily
Thoroughly
Section 2: Summary Document

2a. Summarize in one to
Did not submit or
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two (1 or 2) paragraphs
how this activity improves
the chances of your
future IT project being a
success.
Weight: 10%
incompletely
summarized in one
to two (1 or 2)
paragraphs how
this activity
improves the
chances of your
future IT project
being a success.
summarized in one
to two (1 or 2)
paragraphs how
this activity
improves the
chances of your
future IT project
being a success.
summarized in one
to two (1 or 2)
paragraphs how
this activity
improves the
chances of your
future IT project
being a success.
summarized in one
to two (1 or 2)
paragraphs how
this activity
improves the
chances of your
future IT project
being a success.
2b. 1 reference
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
More than 6 errors

present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Read the Green Computing Research Project, Part 2 in Appendix C. Document the requirements and
develop a scope statement.
1. Document the requirements based on the information provided and assumptions that you have
made, including a requirements traceability matrix.
2. Include a list of questions to ask the sponsor about the project scope. Include at least six (6)
questions for full credit.
3. Develop a scope statement for the project.
4. Describe product characteristics and deliverables.
Summarize how the PMBOK process groups and knowledge area are involved throughout the
project life cycle.
Points: 70

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Document the
requirements based on
the information provided
and assumptions that
you have made, including
a requirements
traceability matrix.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or

incompletely
documented the
requirements based
on the information
provided and
assumptions that
you have made,
including a
requirements
Partially
documented the
requirements based
on the information
provided and
assumptions that
you have made,
including a
requirements
Satisfactorily
documented the
requirements based
on the information
provided and
assumptions that
you have made,
including a
requirements
Thoroughly
documented the
requirements based
on the information
provided and
assumptions that
you have made,
including a
requirements
2. Include a list of
Did not submit or
Partially included a
Satisfactorily
Thoroughly
Criteria
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questions to ask the
sponsor about the project
scope. Include at least
six (6) questions for full
credit.
Weight: 20%
incompletely
included a list of 1-2
sponsor about the
project scope.
list of 3-4 questions

to ask the sponsor
about the project
scope.
included a list of 5
sponsor about the
project scope.
included a list of at
least six (6)
sponsor about the
project scope.
3. Develop a scope
statement for the project.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or

incompletely
developed a scope
statement for the
project.
Partially developed
a scope statement
for the project.
Satisfactorily
developed a scope
statement for the
project.
Thoroughly
developed a scope
statement for the
project.
4. Describe product
characteristics and
deliverables.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or

incompletely
described product
characteristics and
deliverables.
Partially described
product
characteristics and
deliverables.
Satisfactorily
described product
characteristics and
deliverables.
Thoroughly
described product
characteristics and
deliverables.
5. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
6. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 15%
More than 6 errors

present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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This assignment is a continuation and enhancement of Assignment 2.
Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and assign resources and cost by using a project
management tool. As the IT project manager, you have been assigned a project to deploy ten (10)
wireless access points in your companys warehouse and break room within the next ninety (90) days.
You are free to make assumptions that satisfy the scope of the project such as training, wiring, consulting
efforts, etc.
Your submission will be made in .mpp format and will be graded on the accuracy of your work package
assumptions and duration estimates.
In your assignment, address the following:
1. Create 15 or more decomposed work packages into 4 levels that are assigned to 5 or more main
tasks (75 line items).
2. Ensure the main WBS tasks headings are the 5 PMBOK process areas.
3. Create a Work Breakdown Structure Code for each task.
4. Determine an overall project duration and duration estimates for each of the tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90 days.
5. Create accurate work package assumptions and duration estimates.
6. Include 7 resources assigned in the Resource Sheet as Work types and 3 resources assigned
as Material types.
7. Ensure the Resources are paid no more than $30/hour and that the Material cost per use will
not exceed $50.
8. Include your resources and materials from the Resource Sheet in the task sheet.
9. Create 10 dependencies in the Task Sheet.
Evaluate the different cost management factors in an IT project management context.
Points: 75
Criteria
1. Create 15 or more

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
Fair
70-79% C
Partially created 15
Proficient
80-89% B
Satisfactorily
Exemplary
90-100% A
Thoroughly created
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decomposed work
packages into 4 levels
that are assigned to 5 or
more main tasks (75 line
items).
Weight: 10%
incompletely
created 15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
created 15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
2. Ensure the main WBS

tasks headings are the 5
PMBOK process areas.

Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
ensured the main
WBS tasks
headings are the 5
PMBOK process
areas.
Partially ensured
the main WBS
tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK
process areas.
Satisfactorily
ensured the main
WBS tasks
headings are the 5
PMBOK process
areas.
Thoroughly ensured
the main WBS
tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK
process areas.
3. Create a Work
Breakdown Structure
Code for each task.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created a Work
Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Partially created a
Work Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Satisfactorily
created a Work
Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Thoroughly created
a Work Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
4. Determine an overall
project duration and
duration estimates for
each of the tasks. The
duration is not to exceed
90 days.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Partially determined
an overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Satisfactorily
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Thoroughly
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
5. Create accurate work

package assumptions
and duration estimates.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created accurate
work package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Partially created
accurate work
package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Satisfactorily
created accurate
work package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Thoroughly created
accurate work
package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
6. Include 7 resources
assigned in the Resource
Sheet as Work types
and 3 resources
assigned as Material
types.
Weight: 15%
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incompletely
included 7
resources assigned
in the Resource
Sheet as Work
types and 3
resources assigned
as Material types.
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resources assigned
in the Resource
Sheet as Work
types and 3
resources assigned
as Material types.
Satisfactorily
included 7
resources assigned
in the Resource
Sheet as Work
types and 3
resources assigned
as Material types.
Thoroughly
included 7
resources assigned
in the Resource
Sheet as Work
types and 3
resources assigned
as Material types.
7. Ensure the Resources

are paid no more than
$30/hour and that the
Material cost per use
will not exceed $50.
Weight: 15%
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incompletely
ensured the
Resources are paid
no more than
$30/hour and that
the Material cost
per use will not
exceed $50.
Partially ensured
the Resources are
paid no more than
$30/hour and that
the Material cost
per use will not
exceed $50.
Satisfactorily
ensured the
Resources are paid
no more than
$30/hour and that
the Material cost
per use will not
exceed $50.
Thoroughly ensured
the Resources are
paid no more than
$30/hour and that
the Material cost
per use will not
exceed $50.
8. Include your resources

and materials from the
Did not submit or

incompletely
Partially included
your resources and
Satisfactorily
included your
Thoroughly
included your
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Resource Sheet in the
task sheet.
Weight: 15%
included your
resources and
materials from the
Resource Sheet in
the task sheet.
materials from the

Resource Sheet in
the task sheet.
resources and
materials from the
Resource Sheet in
the task sheet.
resources and
materials from the
Resource Sheet in
the task sheet.
9. Create 10
dependencies in the
Task Sheet.
Weight: 5%
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incompletely
created 1-5
dependencies in the
Task Sheet.
Partially created 6-8

dependencies in the
Task Sheet.
Satisfactorily
created 8 -9
dependencies in the
Task Sheet.
Thoroughly created
10 dependencies in
the Task Sheet.
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In this assignment you are to submit the PowerPoint Presentation for the term paper. This is the first part
of your term paper submission. Part A is a persuasive PowerPoint presentation of up to 15 slides that you
will present to the Executive Committee of Fiction Corporation. Use the Notes Section of PowerPoint to
give a brief overview of each slide.
The PowerPoint presentation must include the following:
1. Introduction: project name, a brief description of the project, and deliverables of the project.
2. Project organization: organizational charts and project responsibilities.
3. Management and technical approaches: management objectives, Project controls, Project
staffing, Technical processes.
4. Work to perform: major work packages and deliverables.
5. Project schedule: summary schedule.
6. Project budget: summary budget.
Note: You will be graded on the quality of your slides, the logic/organization of the slides, your language
skills, and your writing skills.
Points: 75
Criteria

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Introduction: project
name, a brief description
of the project, and
deliverables of the
project.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
included the
Introduction: project
name, a brief
description of the
project, and
deliverables of the
project.
Partially included
the Introduction:
project name, a
brief description of
the project, and
deliverables of the
project.
Satisfactorily
included the
name, a brief
description of the
project, and
deliverables of the
project.
Thoroughly
included the
name, a brief
description of the
project, and
deliverables of the
project.
2. Project organization:
organizational charts and
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incompletely
developed the
Partially developed
the project
organization:
Satisfactorily
developed the
project
Thoroughly
developed the
project
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project responsibilities.
Weight: 10%
project
organization:
organizational
charts and project
responsibilities.
organizational
charts and project
responsibilities.
organization:
organizational
charts and project
responsibilities.
organization:
organizational
charts and project
responsibilities.
3. Management and
technical approaches:
management objectives,
Project controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
Weight: 10%
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incompletely
developed
management and
technical
approaches:
management
objectives, Project
controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
Partially developed
management and
technical
approaches:
management
objectives, Project
controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
Satisfactorily
developed
management and
technical
approaches:
management
objectives, Project
controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
Thoroughly
developed
management and
technical
approaches:
management
objectives, Project
controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
4. Work to perform: major

work packages and
deliverables.
Weight: 20%
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incompletely
developed work to
perform: major work
packages and
deliverables.
Partially developed
work to perform:
major work
packages and
deliverables.
Satisfactorily
developed work to
perform: major work
packages and
deliverables.
Thoroughly
developed work to
perform: major work
packages and
deliverables.
5. Project schedule:
summary schedule.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or

incompletely
developed a project
schedule: summary
schedule.
Partially developed
a project schedule:
summary schedule.
Satisfactorily
developed a project
schedule: summary
schedule.
Thoroughly
developed a project
schedule: summary
schedule.
6. Project budget:
summary budget.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or

incompletely
developed a project
budget: summary
budget.
Partially developed
a project budget:
summary budget.
Satisfactorily
developed a project
budget: summary
budget.
Thoroughly
developed a project
budget: summary
budget.
7. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
8. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
More than 6 errors

present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Read the Green Computing Research Project, Part 5 in Appendix C and review the Seven Basic Tools of
Quality located in Chapter 8.
1. Select one (1) of the seven (7) tools of quality from Chapter 8 and create a scenario related to
this project where it would be useful.
2. Document and defend your recommendation, scenario, and tool.
Explain and defend the various quality factors in project quality.
Points: 60

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
1. Select one (1) of the

seven (7) tools of quality
from Chapter 8 and create
a scenario related to this
project where it would be
useful.
Weight: 40%
Did not submit or

incompletely
selected one (1) of
the seven (7) tools
of quality from
Chapter 8 and
created a scenario
related to this project
where it would be
useful.
Partially selected
one (1) of the seven
(7) tools of quality
from Chapter 8 and
created a scenario
related to this
project where it
would be useful.
Satisfactorily
selected one (1) of
the seven (7) tools
of quality from
Chapter 8 and
created a scenario
related to this
project where it
would be useful.
Thoroughly
selected one (1) of
the seven (7) tools
of quality from
Chapter 8 and
created a scenario
related to this
project where it
would be useful.
2. Document and defend

your recommendation,
scenario, and tool.
Weight: 45%
Did not submit or

incompletely
documented and
defended your
recommendation,
scenario, and tool.
Partially
documented and
defended your
recommendation,
scenario, and tool.
Satisfactorily
documented and
defended your
recommendation,
scenario, and tool.
Thoroughly
documented and
defended your
recommendation,
scenario, and tool.
Criteria
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
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3. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
4. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
More than 6 errors

present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a written paper and a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
You must submit the two (2) sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment.
Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for.
The final term project for this course is based off the background that follows below. Your submission will
demonstrate your mastery of project management techniques and tools such as Microsoft Project
management in accordance with the PMBOK knowledge and process areas. You will be graded on the
quality, supported assumptions, and the level of detail.
Background
You are a small project management consulting company called Big-Proj that is looking for that big break.
You are one of ten (1 of 10) project managers in your organization. Recently, you made a persuasive and
high-level presentation of your companys approach to managing projects on time and on schedule in
accordance with the PMBOK. Leads are pouring in. It looks like business is about to pick up.
Your small but experienced team of ten (10) PMP-certified project managers have managed a wide range
of small capital projects, namely wiring closets, wireless, data center moves, network upgrades, and ERP
deployments. You have been selected to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control and close a data
center move in a 30-day period.
Overview
Fiction Corporation is a large national retail chain of 10,000 employees and 500 retail outlets. Fiction is
moving its primary data center operation to a new headquarters building several miles away. The
company wishes to upgrade its network and correct any security flaws in its infrastructure as part of this
move. The Fiction CEO has informed you that the capital budget cannot exceed $500,000 and must not
interrupt business operations. What follows is a brief overview that will serve as your foundation in
developing the network design.
The data in the center supports remote retail locations, an off-site 100-seat call center and 3 remote
warehousing operations 24 hours a day. Any significant downtime to its production systems would impact
Fiction Corporations operations and profitability. From the data processing viewpoint, the move includes
2 large UPS, 4 RS/6000 AIX application servers, 10 virtualized servers, and 20 PC servers.
The network consists of approximately 500 remote location retail stores connected via frame relay (with
ISDN backup) to 10 routers at the data center running a common LAN shared by the entire organization.
The retail operations also run WLANs that are on their own subnet. You will have a T1 link and ISDN as
its backup. Network managers also need to monitor the status of remote systems. The SNMP
management system must be able to detect and report failure of the remote system or its communications
link and the status of individual applications.
The company wishes a seamless migration that minimizes impact to its customers and employees. Any
gaps in this background will require you to make sound technical and persuasive assumptions that satisfy
the customers goals that are within the budget guidelines.
You were selected in part due to your detailed analysis and agreement to an implementation cost that will
not exceed $500,000. Your network migration plan will be in accordance to the PMBOK process areas
and will use standard project management software to manage the budget and associated tasks. Key to
the success of this plan is adherence to the scope, time, and cost baseline.
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Technically, the client must ensure the availability of a T1 link between the remote sites to support remote
bridging and development of configurations for all the remote routers.
Students may have to create fictitious assumptions and details in support of this assignment.
Section 1: Written paper
1. Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page paper in which you:
a. Describe how you would initiate the project.
b. Create a project plan for moving the data center, considering the budget and time
constraints.
c. Develop an inclusive plan that incorporates the five (5) process areas and nine (9)
knowledge areas of the PMBOK.
d. Describe how you will monitor and control the plan.
e. Explain the methods you would use to close the project.
f. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar
Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

2. Use Microsoft Project or Open Project (.mpp format) to create the project work breakdown
structure (WBS) and resource sheet.
Summarize the tools and techniques in project procurement.
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Points: 100

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Criteria
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Section 1: Written Paper

1a. Describe how you
would initiate the project.
Weight: 10%
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incompletely
described how you
would initiate the
project.
Partially described
how you would
initiate the project.
Satisfactorily
described how you
would initiate the
project.
Thoroughly
described how you
would initiate the
project.
1b. Create a project plan

for moving the data
center, considering the
budget and time
constraints.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or

incompletely
created a project
plan for moving the
data center,
considering the
budget and time
constraints.
Partially created a
project plan for
moving the data
center, considering
the budget and time
constraints.
Satisfactorily
created a project
plan for moving the
data center,
considering the
budget and time
constraints.
Thoroughly created
a project plan for
moving the data
center, considering
the budget and time
constraints.
1c. Develop an inclusive

plan that incorporates the
five (5) process areas
and nine (9) knowledge
areas of the PMBOK .

Weight: 20%
Did not submit or

incompletely
developed an
inclusive plan that
incorporates the 1-2
process areas and
1-3 knowledge
areas of the
PMBOK .
Partially developed
an inclusive plan
that incorporates
the 3 process areas
and 4-6 knowledge
areas of the
PMBOK .
Satisfactorily
developed an
inclusive plan that
incorporates the 4
process areas and
7-8 knowledge
areas of the
PMBOK .
Thoroughly
developed an
inclusive plan that
incorporates the 5
process areas and
9 knowledge areas
of the PMBOK .
1d. Describe how you will

monitor and control the
plan.
Weight: 10%
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incompletely
described how you
will monitor and
control the plan.
Partially described
how you will
monitor and control
the plan.
Satisfactorily
described how you
will monitor and
control the plan.
Thoroughly
described how you
will monitor and
control the plan.
1e. Explain the methods

you would use to close
the project.
Weight: 10%
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incompletely
explained the
methods you would
use to close the
project.
Partially explained
the methods you
would use to close
the project.
Satisfactorily
explained the
methods you would
use to close the
project.
Thoroughly
explained the
methods you would
use to close the
project.
1f. 3 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.

2. Use Microsoft Project
or Open Project (.mpp
format) to create the
project work breakdown
structure (WBS) and
resource sheet.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or

incompletely used
Microsoft Project or
Open Project (.mpp
format) to create
the project work
breakdown
structure (WBS)
and resource sheet.
Partially
incompletely used
Open Project (.mpp
format) to create
the project work
breakdown
structure (WBS)
and resource sheet.
Satisfactorily
incompletely used
Open Project (.mpp
format) to create
the project work
breakdown
structure (WBS)
and resource sheet.
Thoroughly
incompletely used
Open Project (.mpp
format) to create
the project work
breakdown
structure (WBS)
and resource sheet.
3. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
More than 6 errors
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Weight: 10%
present
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CIS 517 Student Notes

Weekly Course Schedule
The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and
evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or
online, access your online course shell.
The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This
time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode.
Instructional Materials
In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials
prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3)
chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability.
Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based
assignments and activities are used in this course.
Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course materials through our designated bookstore
MBS Direct. http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/strayer.htm If a lab is required for the course, MBS Direct is
the only vendor that sells the correct registration code so that Strayer students may access labs
successfully.
Kaltura Video Sessions

Instructors will record video or screen capture sessions using Kaltura in Weeks 2 and 4. Your instructor
may also provide these sessions on a weekly basis to act as student tutorials on the following applicable
procedures:
Running and navigating the software or labs that will be used in this course
Demonstrating the use of relevant programming languages and tools through screen capture and
live navigation.
Logging into the lab environments and running a sample lab required in this course (if labs are
required)
Demonstrating the downloading and installing of software to a students computer (if necessary)
or using the software already installed in the Strayer University campus labs
Locating or finding files and other student materials that may be required to use in assignments
Submitting assignments in Blackboard
You are strongly advised to use the material provided by faculty in these sessions. Online and Ground
instructors will post the Kaltura video recorded sessions to the Instructor Insights folder within the weekly
tabs of the online course shell (Blackboard).
Study Buddy Wiki

The School of Information Systems and Technology provides Study Buddy Wikis for nine (9) course
categories which include: Homeland Security, Computer Security, Programming, Database Management,
Web Design, Software Engineering, Networking, Capstone, and Infrastructure. You will be provided a
direct link to the courses aligned within your program to post questions, search for answers, add helpful
tips, and to assist other students. You should post to the Study Buddy Wiki board that corresponds to the
course(s) you are currently taking. Assigned faculty will be monitoring to assist as needed.
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Discussions
To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students must have one original post and a minimum
of one other post per discussion thread.
Please note: Material in the online class will be made available on the previous Thursday. As it is always
possible that students could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a best practice to
routinely save a working draft in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area.
Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if any
additional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours.
Tests
Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access
and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how you are
expected to take the tests.
Online students are to complete the test by Monday 9:00 a.m. Details regarding due dates are
posted in the Blackboard Calendar tool.
On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next
class session.
Assignments
A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written
assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with
them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric.
Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the
online or on-ground classroom is acceptable.
Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground
professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the
online course shell.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library

The ACM Digital Library is a complete collection of all of ACMs publications, including ACM journals,
conference proceedings, magazines, newsletters, and multimedia titles. The ACM Digital Library contains
the largest and most complete full-text archive of articles on computing available today, consisting of:
2.0+ Million Pages of full-text articles , 20,000 New full-text articles added each year, 40+ High Impact
Journals , 270+ Conference Proceedings Titles, 9 Magazines (including the flagship Communications of
the ACM), 43 Special Interest Groups contributing content.
You are encouraged to search the ACM Digital Library for full-text articles for your writing assignments
and Term Papers refereed referenced material. For more information on the ACM Digital Library please
watch the video located in the Student Center tab of the online course shell (Blackboard).
To access the ACM Digital Library:
Students:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Login to iCampus: http://icampus.strayer.edu

Click on Student Services
Click on Learning Resource Center
Click on Databases
Scroll down to Information Systems/Computing
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6. Click on ACM Digital Library
Resources
The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University
Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area
to find resources and answers to common questions.
Technical support is available for the following:
For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your
iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under Student
Center, then Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please
contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999.
For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus
account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under Student Center, then
Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the IT
Help Desk at (866) 610-8123 or at mailto:IThelpdesk@Strayer.edu.
TurnItIn.com is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with your
professor for access and use instructions.
The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It is
important that students be aware of these policies.
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CIS 517 IT Project Management

(Prerequisite: CIS 500)

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

CIS 517 IT Project Management

Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation

Assignment 1: IT Project Management Assessment

Case Study 1: Green Computing Research Project Part 1

Assignment 2: Scope and Time Management

CIS 517 IT Project Management

Midterm Exam: Chapters 1 through 5, and Appendix 1

Case Study 2: Green Computing Research Project Part 2

Assignment 3: Cost and Quality

Assignment 4: Communication and Risk

Case Study 3: Green Computing Research Project Part 5

CIS 517 IT Project Management

Term Paper: Final Project

Final Exam: Chapters 7 through 12

CIS 517 IT Project Management

Assignment 1: IT Project Management Assessment

Assignment 2: Scope and Time Management

Assignment 3: Costs and Quality

Assignment 4: Communication and Risk

Case Study 1: Green Computing Research ProjectPart 1

Case Study 2: Green Computing Research ProjectPart 2

Case Study 3: Green Computing Research ProjectPart 5

Term Paper: Final Project

Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-5, and Appendix 1)

Final Exam (Chapters 7-12)

CIS 517 Assignments and Rubrics

Describe and demonstrate ethical practices in project management.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in IT project management.

Assignment 1: IT Project Management Assessment

1. Summarize how the

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2. Discuss the role of the

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CIS 517 Assignments and Rubrics

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More than 6 errors

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

CIS 517 Assignments and Rubrics

Describe and demonstrate ethical practices in project management.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in IT project management.

Case Study 1: Green Computing Research Project Part 1

CIS 517 Assignments and Rubrics

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5. Describe briefly the

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6. Develop the project

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8. Develop a roles and

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10. Clarity, writing

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3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

CIS 517 Assignments and Rubrics