Information System Development and IT Project Management (Advanced Textbook)

Author: Cao Hanping et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book starts from the basic concepts of information, systems, and information systems, introducing the principles, strategies, and methods of information system development. It also analyzes the correspondence between the information system development process and IT project management, primarily focusing on the life cycle of information systems. On this basis, it elaborates in detail on the activities, knowledge systems, processes, and common basic tools and methods of IT project management, striving to consider information system development from the perspective of IT project management. The book is divided into 17 chapters, covering main topics such as information systems and IT project management and their tools, knowledge systems, governance and organizational development, feasibility study and justification, requirements analysis and management, project planning management, cost management, quality management, testing management, configuration management, maintenance management, document management, risk management, communication management, closure management and post-project evaluation, as well as how to become a successful IT project manager. The book is rich in content, easy to understand, well-organized, and includes exercises at the end of each chapter for readers to review and reinforce their learning. It can be used as a professional textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in related fields such as Information Management and Information Systems, Management Science and Engineering, IT Project Management, and Computer Applications in higher education institutions. It is also suitable for other faculty and students, as well as technical and managerial personnel engaged in information system development or IT project management, for self-study and reference.