Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management Boston University Metropolitan College
Courses
The Boston University Online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology consists of four required online courses. Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor’s degree and programming experience equivalent to MET CS 231 Introduction to Computer Science for Programmers with C++ or MET CS 232 Introduction to Computer Science with Java.
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The three following courses:
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MET CS 632 Information Technology Project Management
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of software project management. Students learn techniques for planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling software projects. There is substantial focus on software cost estimation and software risk management. Students will obtain practical project management skills and competencies related to the definition of a software project, establishment of project communications, managing project changes, and managing distributed software teams and projects. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
This course prepares students to justify, lead, participate in, and maintain geographically distributed development (GDD) projects. Students study the technical and business implications of GDD. They also work in geographically dispersed teams to produce documented applications. No programming background is required. Prerequisites: MET CS 520 or MET CS 601 and MET CS 682. 4 credits. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 682 Information Systems Analysis and Design
Object-oriented methods of information systems analysis and design for organizations with data- processing needs. System feasibility; requirements analysis; database utilization; Unified Modeling Language; software system architecture, design, and implementation, management; project control; and systems-level testing. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 782 IT Strategy and Management
This course provides an overview of contemporary I.T. management. It explains the relevant issues of effectively managing information services. The course highlights areas of greatest current and potential application of I.T. to business needs and reviews electronic business, enterprise business systems, and decision support systems. [ 4 cr.]
