17-632 Software Project Management

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Projects are temporary organizations set up to achieve a one time objective in an agreed time frame. They are characterized by requiring the execution of interrelated, normally non repeating activities, by multidisciplinary groups. Because of its temporary nature and the interrelatedness of its activities, projects require prescriptive planning, budgeting, staffing and risk management. This course will introduce student to fundamental project management techniques and tools such as activity planning, milestone planning, estimation, work breakdown structures, critical paths. The course will also look at hybrid methods such as Milestone Driven Agile Execution and Disciplined Agile Delivery.

Prerequisites: 17-622

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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