B.Sc. (Computer Science) Software Project Management Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the TY BSc Computer Science syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it — her Summer 2026 third-year timetables name that scheme — so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Software Project Management
Module I
- Introduction to Project Management: Definition and characteristics of a project, Importance of project management, Project management processes and knowledge areas
- Project Selection, Initiation and scope Management: Project selection criteria and methods, Project initiation and charter development, Stakeholder identification and analysis, Scope planning and definition, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, Scope verification and change control
- Project Time & Cost Management: Activity definition and sequencing, Estimating activity durations and resources, Developing the project schedule, Schedule control and monitoring, Cost estimation techniques, Budget development and monitoring, Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost control and analysis
- Project Quality & Risk Management: Quality planning and standards, Quality assurance and control, Process improvement and Six Sigma concept, Risk Management-Risk identification and assessment, Risk response planning, Risk monitoring and control
Module II
- Project Resource & Procurement Management: Team development and roles, Staffing, training, and motivation, Conflict resolution and communication management, Procurement planning and contract types, Solicitation, source selection, and contract administration, Vendor management and relationship building
- Project Integration Management: Project integration processes and activities, Change management and project closure, Lessons learned and knowledge transfer
- Agile Project & Management in the Digital Age: Agile principles and methodologies, Agile project planning and execution, Managing iterative and incremental development, Role of technology in project management, Virtual teams and distributed project management, Tools and software for project planning and collaboration
- Effective People Management in Projects: Leadership styles and characteristics, Team building and motivation techniques, Emotional intelligence in project management, Stakeholder identification and analysis, Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies, Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Project Governance and Ethics: Project governance structures and accountability, Ethical considerations in project management, Professional responsibility and codes of conduct
Text Books
- 1 Project Management for Business and Technology, 3rd edition, Pearson Education. John M. Nicholas, 2000
- 2 Information Technology Project Management, by Jack T. Marchewka, 4th Wiley India 2013.
- 3 A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)– Sixth Edition 6th Edition, Project Management Institute, 2017
- 1 Introduction to Software Project Management by Adolfo Villafiorita · 2016, CRC press, e book format.
- 2 Project Management Professional Workbook, Claudia M. Baca, Patti M. Jansen, Sybex Publication, 2013
- 3 Project Management, by S. J. Mantel, J. R. Meredith and etal.,1st edition, Wiley India, 2009.
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Computer Science) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.