To be effective within the ever-changing and complex IT environment project managers need to be agile throughout the different phases of the project life cycle. Agile IT project managers are responsive, flexible, adaptive and solutions focused. To ensure agile project management, project managers must also utilise specialised methodologies which draw upon established theory and best practice.

This course will develop such specialised discipline and professional practice knowledge and skills through its focus on the theory, principles and practices of Agile Project Management. The course is designed to develop the agile project management skills and knowledge you will require to effectively manage projects within an industry that is characterised by innovation and change.

You will build your knowledge of key agile methodologies, and analyse and critique the usability of these methodologies comparative to more traditional project management methodologies and practices. You will further apply your specialised agile project management knowledge and skills to undertake agile project planning which replicates IT industry contexts.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Critically analyse agile project management methodologies;

  • Critique and justify the use of agile versus traditional project management methodologies in response to diverse industry scenarios;

  • Select and apply agile project management methodologies to deliver effective project management planning; and

  • Formulate agile project management engagement strategies which effectively respond to the diverse needs of industry stakeholders.

Assessment

Assessment for this course will occur at various times across the seven-week teaching period. In most cases, assessment should follow a similar structure to the below:

  • A short assessment may occur in the first couple of weeks, driven mostly by peer-assessment or objective feedback as is the case of a survey quiz or contribution to the discussion.

  • Assessments that occur mid-study period (approximately week 2 to 5) will have a highly formative purpose, like an extended case study or a scenario role play. These are intended to provide an indication of performance and occur at this time to enable positive changes to future performance.

  • Final assessments are usually summative, and generally, draw the course's threshold concepts together. Your previous assessments will have directly prepared you for a summative-style assessment.

Rich, online feedback will be provided to you throughout the teaching period on practical exercises and by individual consultation, ideally within five business days.


Please note, unit structure and content are subject to change. Contact your RMIT Student Enrolment Advisor on 1300 701 171 for more information based on your particular circumstances.