ACS-39013 credit hours

Principles of Software Project Management

Applied Computer Science · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Winter Only, Every Year

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ACS-3901 prerequisites

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any one of

ACS-2947Data Structures and Algorithms

any one of

ACS-1904Programming Fundamentals II

ACS-1903Programming Fundamentals Imin C

any one of

Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

ACS-1805Introduction to Programmingmin C

ACS-1905Programming Fundamentalsmin C

all of

any one of

Computer Science 40S

equivalent

any one of

ACS-1805Introduction to Programmingmin C

Its prerequisites are shown above.

Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

any one of

ACS-2913Software Requirements Analysis and Design

any one of

ACS-1903Programming Fundamentals I

Its prerequisites are shown above.

ACS-1905Programming Fundamentalsmin C

Its prerequisites are shown above.

all of

ACS-2911not in the 2026-27 calendar

ACS-2912not in the 2026-27 calendar

any one of

ACS-2814Applications of Database Systems

the former ACS-2914

with a minimum grade of C

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Taking ACS-3901 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.

ACS-4901Senior Systems Development Project

Where ACS-3901 counts

Required by 2 programs:

ACS 4-YEAR BSc IN APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE
ACS BSc (HONOURS) IN

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Description

This course covers principles and techniques of software project management, with emphasis on the theoretical underpinnings of the competencies that are associated with software project management. The key concepts of project planning, organization, and control are covered. Specific topics covered include task breakdown; estimating, scheduling, and tracking; process and project metrics; change control; risk analysis and management; software quality and reliability models; quality assurance; and configuration management.

Requisite courses

ACS-2947, ACS-2913 (or the former ACS-2911 and ACS-2912),and ACS-2814 (or the former ACS-2914), with a minimum grade of C [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and ACS-3801 | BUSC-3901 | BUSC-3920.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.