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CS206

Software Product Management

1 CreditsBoth

Description

This course introduces students to the core concepts and skills underlying successful software product management. Students will learn about the distinct characteristics of software products vis-à-vis other industrial artefacts, and how these characteristics can be leveraged in managing the software product life cycle. With an emphasis on the elements of the software product management framework, students will acquire hands-on product management skills through classroom instruction, term projects, and presentations.

Requisites

Prerequisites: IS211 & (IS113/CS203) - Pre-req

Co-requisites: None

Anti-requisites: None

Attributes

Department: SCIS

Course Level: Undergraduate

Tracks: IS/T4BS: Product Development Track

Areas: Advanced Business Technology Major Business Options Econ Major Rel/Econ Options IS Depth Electives IT Solution Development Core IT Solution Management Core Information Systems Electives Social Sciences/PLE Major-related

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe various business models for software project management. 2. Identify components of the Software Product Management (SPM) framework. 3. Describe roles and organisation of the SPM. 4. Elucidate various aspects of software product strategy such as product vision, product name, customers, market, product definition, positioning, service strategy, sourcing, business view, pricing etc. 5. Elucidate various aspects of software product planning such as road mapping, requirements engineering, release planning, product life cycle management etc. 6. Elucidate various aspects of strategic management of software products such as corporate strategy, portfolio management, innovation management, resource management, market analysis, product analysis etc. 7. Explore a software product based on the competencies listed above.

Graduate Learning Outcomes

Disciplinary Knowledge, Critical thinking & problem solving, Communication

Competencies

Business Innovation, Portfolio Management, Product Management, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy

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