This activity will enable you to apply what you will learn during this course. You will complete a term project that requires you to define the scope of a project, project charter, project plan, budget, and project schedule. You will also undertake a risk analysis for this project. Use the models in the textbook as examples to complete a detailed document for each assignment.
This term project is broken down into various parts, which are due throughout the course. You will use all comments provided from the instructor, as well as feedback and learning from the discussion board, to complete a final integrated plan, which includes the individual assignments. The final product is due in Module 7.
You will be able to download the full version of MS Project as part of the MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDN AA). You will receive an email with details about this software within the first two weeks of the course.
For now, you are required to choose a suitable topic for your project. You can choose your topic from real events or situations at your current workplace. You can even have an imaginary situation. Whatever be the case, the project should be related to IT.
Once you have selected a topic, you need to inform your instructor about your choice. Assuming you are the project manager, describe the topic of your project briefly, along with the goals or deliverables of the project. Explain why the project is being undertaken, what it intends to achieve, and the human and physical resources at your disposal to complete the project. The instructor's approval is required for you to proceed with the remaining assignments related to the project.