Agile and Iterative Project Management

Summer 2025 > Computer Related > MSIT.5350 > 031

Course No: MSIT.5350-031; SIS Class Nbr: 3175; SIS Term: 3440
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course explores the differences between the Traditional Project management and the Agile management approaches, introduces the principles of Agile Development through applications within each major Project Management process: Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, and Project Closing. The project will be developed in a timely manner, using Agile techniques that encourage frequent adaptation, self-organization, accountability and with a focus towards rapid delivery. upon completion, students will understand how to apply Agile principles and practices, recognize ways to increase team performance through better communication and close involvement of stake holders, and recognize the key success criteria for implementing Agile Projects.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students must already have completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline to enroll in this course and in a graduate career.
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Deidra Zarrella
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2025 Summer: May 19 to Aug 10
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $ 917.50/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.S. in Information Technology

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