Superior University Lahore

Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology

Course Outline
Course Course Title Software Project Management (SPM)
Information Course ID CSE601180 Course Type Software Engineering Core
Credit hours 3 Hours per week (C-L) 3-0
Programs BSSE
Date 13-05-2026 Version 1.0
Instructor Muhammad Hammad Ur Rehman
Course This course will introduce software project management, presenting basic to advanced level techniques and
Description approaches, aiming to understand principles of software project management, have a good knowledge of
responsibilities of project manager, be familiar with the different methods and techniques used for project
management and be able to apply the knowledge in an effective manner
In the first half, you will be introduced to develop concepts that are seen as central to the effective management of
software projects. You will develop an appreciation of key, project management concepts, techniques and will apply
them across a range of software project management scenarios. You will also get familiar with the different activities
involved in Software Project Management: Waterfall / Hybrid – Process Groups & Knowledge Areas by PMI
In the second half, you will underpin philosophy and principles of Agile Approach for Software Project Management:
-The lifecycle of an Agile project including alternative configurations and the products produced during an Agile
project
-The purpose, the techniques used, their benefits and limitations
-The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project
-How the Agile Project Management process can enable planning, management and control for predictable Agile
project deliveries
-How to manage and scale Scrum projects
Course The main goal is the acquisition of knowledge and practical experience in the field of software project management
Objectives using traditional as well as modern agile methods. Students will practice modern agile methods used to automate
the management of software development
The primary objectives of the course are to help students:
No. Objective
1. To gain knowledge of project management and understand a project management life cycle,
knowledge areas and explain project management in terms of the software development process.
2. Principles of the triple constraint theory-to double triangle theory
3. To know five phases of project management, developed by the Project Management Institute
(PMI)
4. Create key Software Project Management Plan (SPMP) documents (Statement of Work,
Project Charter, Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt Chart and more). Use of PM tools.
5. To know: Principles and methodology for agile project management; Components of management
models in agile project management; Possibilities and methods of work with software tools using
the agile project management.
6. To be able to: Apply agile methods for the success of all kind of project.
Course At the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate;
Learning No. Outcome
Outcomes CLO Outcome Domain Domain BT Level
Level
(CLO)
CLO 1 Understand the fundamental of managing software projects, illustration a working 1 Cognitive C1- Knowledge
knowledge of how to plan, execute and close projects to required
standards(knowledge)
CLO 2 Using Project Management tools to carry out project activates and report on your 2 Cognitive C3-Application
team projects (Skills)
CLO 3 Using project charter and software project management plan baseline as a means 3 Cognitive C4-Analysis
of evaluating project progress and incorporating earned value measurements
(Analysis)
CLO 4 Apply Critical analysis, problem solving and team facilitation skills to software 4 Cognitive C3-Application
engineering project management process using real -world scenario.
CLO 5 Apply agile practice and techniques to conquer industry inspired challenges. 5 Cognitive C3-Application

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Lecture type Lecture + Videos + Group Activity + Case Study
Course Microsoft Project Management, JIRA is an Incident Management Tool used for Project Management, Bug Tracking,
Software Issue Tracking and Workflow. JIRA is based on the following three concepts – Project, Issue and Workflow.
or Tool
Textbook Title Edition Authors
A Guide to the Project Management Body of PMBOK Guides
6th,7th
Knowledge
Software Project Management 5th Bob Hughes and Mike Cotterell, McGraw Hill
Quality Software Project Management 2nd Futrell & Shafer
References Information Technology Project Management 9th Kathy Schwalbe
Project Management Case Studies 5th Harold Kerzner
Scrum in Action: Agile Software Project Andrew Pham, Phuong-Van Pham
1st
Management and Development
Assessment Assessment Weight Assessment Weight
Criteria Assignment 10% Quiz 10%
(100%) Project 10% Presentation 10%
Mid Term 20% Final 40%
Methods of Quiz, Assignment (Viva), Examination, Discussions, Group task activities
Evaluation

Week Topic Lecture Lecture Domain / Relation

No. No. Contents 3C Focus with
CLO
W1. INTRODUCTION L1. Course Introduction Competence CLO 1
TO COURSE, Software Project Management Concepts, Tools and
PROJECT AND Frameworks
PROJECT Why Project Management? Pulse of
MANAGEMENT Profession What Is a Project and Project
Management?
L2. Project Management Triangle-Double Courage CLO 1
diamond Program Manager vs
Project Manager
Project Management Knowledge Areas
W2. SOFTWARE L3. The software development life-cycle (ISO 12207) Competence CLO 1
PROJECT LIFE Software Process, Process Types, Characteristics
CYCLE of a good process
Software Process Models Revision
L4. Software Process Models Revision (continued) Courage CLO 1, CLO
Comparative Analysis of Software Process Models 4
W3. SOFTWARE L5. Software Project Competence CLO 1
PROJECT Management
MANAGEMENT: Types of Software Projects
Mapping of Phases of project management, developed by the
knowledge areas, Project Management Institute(PMI) and the Life
processes, and Cycle of software project
process groups L6. Comparative Analysis of Knowledge Areas, Coura CLO
Processes and Process Groups based on ge 1,
guidelines set by PMI PMBOK® Guide Edition CLO4
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ,
CLO5
AGILE 101: Agile
Manifesto 12 Principles
of Agile Method
The Agile Project Management Fundamentals
W4. STRATEGIC L7. SELECTION OF PROJECT: Categorizing the IT projects Courage CLO 1, CLO
PLANNING: and models 2
PROJECT SWOT ANALYSIS, SDLC PLANNING
CONCEPTION Matching SDLC with
AND INITIATION PROJECT Selection Criteria
L8. Statement Of Work (SoW) Competence CLO 1 ,
Develop Project Charter: Inputs, Tools and CLO
Techniques and Outputs 2,
CLO3
Feasibility Study
Project Charter its Elements &
Benefits Identify Stakeholders
W5. SOFTWARE PROJECT L9. Software Project Comp CLO
Planning, IEEE 1074 etence 1,
PLANNING:
PM Process, Planning Documents CLO2
Project
,
Integration
CLO3
Management
L10. Planning Inputs and Coura CLO
Outputs Product ge 1,
Documents Software CLO2
Development Plan ,
► Software Project Management Plan (SPMP) CLO3
Project Phases, Direct and Manage work, Monitor
and control, Change control, Time allocation by phase
and Potential
Deliverables, Closing
W6. SOFTWAR L11. Plan Scope Management, Collect Requirements, Comp CLO
E PROJECT Define Scope etence 1,
PLANNING Requirement/Functional Specification Document CLO2
, ,
MONITORI CLO3
NG& L12. Work Breakdown Structure in Waterfall Coura CLO
CONTROLLING: Project Schedule ge 1,
Project Scope in Waterfall CLO2
Management and Project network ,
Time diagram CLO3
Management – Critical Path Method
Plan – PERT techniques
– Gantt charts
W7. SOFTWARE L13. Project Financial Analysis Competence CLO 2, CLO
PROJECT – Net Present Value 3
PLANNING, – Return on Investment
EXECUTION & – Payback Analysis Models
MONITORING: – Weight Scoring Model
Project Cost L14. Function point analysis Competence CLO 2, CLO
Management – Estimation and Budgeting 3
Plan – Effort Estimation
– Cost Estimation
– Cost models (Cocomo)
– Cost Control
W8. Mid Term Exam L15. Mid Term Examination Courage
Week L16. Competence
W9. SOFTWARE L17. Quality Management Courage CLO 1,
PROJECT Quality Concepts, Quality CLO2,CL
PLANNING, Standards ISO25010 O3
EXECUTION &
SIX
MONITORIN
G: Quality SIGMA
 Managemen CMMI
t Plan L18. Quality Competence CLO2,CLO3
Assurance
Quality Control
Automated Testing

W10. SOFTWARE L19. Human Resource Management (Emotional Courage CLO 2, CLO
PROJECT Intelligence) Acquire Project Team 3
PLANNING, Develop Project
EXECUTION & Team Manage
Project Team Team
CONTROLLING
Building Activities
: Human
Managing conflict and
Resource motivating Enabling &
Management Retaining
& Stakeholder L20. Stakeholder Management Competence
Management Identify, Plan, Manage and Control
Stakeholder Classification Models, Engagement,
Interpersonal & Management Skills
W11. SOFTWARE L21. Communication Planning & Courage CLO 1,
PROJECT Management Information Distribution CLO2,CL
Communication Channels O3
PLANNING,
EXECUTION & L22. Communication Compete CLO 1,
MONITORING: Techniques 7Cs nce CLO2,CL
Communicatio Communication Controlling O3
n
Management
W12. SOFTWA L23. Risk Courage CLO 1,
RE management CLO2,CL
Planning for O3
PROJECT
PLANNIN Risks
Identifying Potential Risk
G,&
L24. Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Comp CLO
MONITO 1,
Analysis Plan Risk Response etence
RING: Control and Mitigate CLO2
RISK Risks Action Plan ,
Management CLO3
,
CLO4
W13. SOFTWARE L25. Plan Procurement Character CLO1,
PROJECT Management Solicitation CLO 3,
PLANNING,EXEC Planning CLO 4
UTION Solicitation
MONITORING, Conduct Procurements
CONTROLLING L26. Control Competen CLO1,
& Procurements Close ce CLO 3,
CLOSI Procurements CLO 4
NG: Project Closing
Projec Presentation of
t projects
Procu
reme
nt
 Mana
geme
nt
W14. AGILE 101 L27. The Agile Project Management Competence CLO 3, CLO
(Revision) Process Agile Project Management 5
Framework
Configuring the Agile Project Lifecycle
L28. Introduction to JIRA Character CLO 3, CLO
5
W15. Agile L29. 1. Scrum Competence CLO 3, CLO
Methodologies 2. Kanban 5
3. Extreme Programming (XP)
L30. 4. Feature driven development (FDD) Character CLO 3, CLO
5. Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) 5
6. Crystal
7. Lean
W16. Presentation L35. Jira Presentation Competence CLO 3, CLO
5
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INQUIRY-BASED LESSON PLAN

3C MODEL — ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS
Course: Software Project Management (OBE Based)
Framework: Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) — 3C Model
Total Weeks Covered: 16 Weeks

W1 - Introduction to SPM
Lecture Contents: Project concepts, PM triangle, program vs project manager
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W2 - Software Processes
Lecture Contents: ISO 12207, process models
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W3 - Agile Fundamentals
Lecture Contents: Agile principles and practices
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W4 - Project Initiation
Lecture Contents: SWOT, SOW, feasibility, charter
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W5 - Project Planning
Lecture Contents: Planning inputs, outputs and deliverables
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W6 - Scheduling
Lecture Contents: WBS, CPM, PERT and Gantt charts
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W7 - Estimation
Lecture Contents: NPV, ROI, Costing, COCOMO
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W8 - Midterm
Lecture Contents: Evaluation
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W9 - Quality Management
Lecture Contents: ISO25010, Six Sigma, CMMI
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W10 - HR & Stakeholders

Lecture Contents: Team management and EI
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.
W11 - Communication
Lecture Contents: Communication planning and control
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W12 - Risk Management

Lecture Contents: Risk identification and mitigation
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W13 - Procurement
Lecture Contents: Procurement and project closure
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W14 - Agile PM & Jira

Lecture Contents: Agile lifecycle and Jira
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W15 - Scrum, Kanban, XP

Lecture Contents: Advanced Agile frameworks
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

W16 - Project Presentation

Lecture Contents: Jira-based project presentation
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop conceptual understanding and practical application skills.
3C Mapping: Competence, Character and Courage.
Assessment: Quiz/Assignment/Class Activity as applicable.
Real World Problem: Industry-oriented software project management scenario.
Student Activity: Case study, project planning exercise, Jira implementation or group discussion.

Inquiry-Based Lesson Plans (Weeks 1–16)

W1: Introduction to SPM
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W2: Software Processes

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W3: Agile Fundamentals

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W4: Project Initiation

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?
W5: Project Planning
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W6: Scheduling
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W7: Estimation
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W8: Midterm
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W9: Quality Management

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W10: HR & Stakeholders

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W11: Communication
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W12: Risk Management

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W13: Procurement
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W14: Agile PM & Jira

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W15: Scrum, Kanban, XP

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?

W16: Project Presentation

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand key concepts
• Analyze industry scenarios
• Apply concepts through practical activities
Trigger Questions:
• What challenges arise in real projects?
• How can project managers mitigate risks?
• What tools improve project success?
Character Integration:
Leadership, responsibility, teamwork, integrity and professional ethics.
Reflection:
What was learned? How can it be applied in industry?