Methoden des IT-Projektmanagements
Overview and learning objectives
In today's information age, Information Technology (IT) plays a fundamental role for society and companies. The relevance of IT has evolved from a mere support function to a decisive competitive factor. Despite the great importance of IT today, according to a study, on average only 29% of IT projects are completed with satisfactory results and without cost and time overruns , while 19% are cancelled or fail completely (Standish Report 2015). This makes it all the more important to understand and be able to apply the fundamentals of and methods for successfully managing IT projects.
The module "Methods of IT Project Management" teaches the fundamentals of and methods required for successful IT project management. In particular, the course is divided into three subject areas: "Fundamentals of and methods for IT project management", "Phases and process models in IT project management" and "Modelling with UML". Selected task areas of IT project management (e.g. integration management, content and scope management, deadline management, cost management, risk management) as well as central methods of IT project management are covered and illustrated using practical examples. In addition, different process models in project management (e.g. Scrum) as well as their characteristics and possible applications are examined. Finally, the "Unified Modelling Language" (UML) (e.g. using use case and activity diagrams) is used to provide an insight into the predominant modelling language in the context of IT projects. The content of the course is rounded off by working on and analysing practical problems using tools (e.g. Microsoft Project or UML Magic Draw) and a practical workshop in cooperation with a practice partner.
Lecturers
Course information
Students who have successfully completed this module
- have dealt intensively with the three subject areas “Fundamentals and Methods of IT Project Management,” “Phases and Process Models in IT Project Management,” and “Modeling with UML” and can explain them.
- are familiar with selected tasks and methods of IT project management (e.g., integration management, content and scope management, schedule management, cost management, and risk management).
- can identify the project phases and objectives in which IT project management methods are applied and can evaluate the methods.
- are able to discuss selected process models in IT project management (e.g., Scrum) as well as their characteristics and possible applications (critically).
- are familiar with the modeling language “Unified Modeling Language (UML)” prevalent in IT projects and can apply it (e.g., use case and activity diagrams).
- are able to analyze practical problems using selected tools (e.g., Microsoft Project or UML Magic Draw) and derive practical recommendations for action.
This module covers the following technical content:
- Introduction and motivation – IT project management as a highly relevant topicFundamentals and methods of IT project management
- Concepts and fundamentals
- Important goals and areas of responsibility
- Integration management
- Content and scope management
- Schedule management
- Cost management
- Risk management
- Phases and process models in IT project management
- Phases of IT project management
- Software development process and key activities
- Classic and agile process models (e.g., Scrum)
- Modeling with UMLActivity diagrams
- Use case diagrams
- Practical workshop (practical lecture and working on a real practical problem and deriving recommendations for action)
- Wieczorrek, H. W. und Mertens, P. (2011): Management von IT-Projekten. Springer-Verlag.
- Project Management Institute (2013): A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Newtown Square.
Organizational information
Next course start: WiSe 25/26
Place: H7 (Tuesday) & H12 (Wednesday)
Termine: Tuesday, 14:00 to 16:00 p.m. & Wednesday, 12:00 to 14:00 p.m.
Course start: The first event will take place on October 14, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Lecture Hall H7.
ECTS: 6
Lecture (2 SWS) with exercise (2 SWS)
Credit points are awarded on the basis of passing the written module examination. Registration for this examination does not require any prior proof of academic achievement.
The module grade corresponds to the result of the module examination.
Focus: Business Analytics, Technologie- und Prozessmanagement, Unternehmensführung and Controlling, Wahlpflicht BWL
Programs: B.Sc. Wirtschaftswissenschaften, B.Sc. Wirtschaftsmathematik, B.Sc. Wirtschaftschemie, B.Sc. Wirtschaftsphysik und Studiengänge mit Nebenfach Wirtschaftswissenschaften