Description of the educational program

Currently, in many organizations, specialized staff units have been allocated for IT project managers (and in IT-oriented organizations, entire specialized units). As a result, very soon there will be an urgent need to train such specialists as a project manager and manager in the field of information technology. The profession of a project manager is officially recognized in many countries of the world, there are relevant training programs, professional associations, vacancies are regularly published. The profession of a project manager in the field of information technology is an integral part of the effective organization of the creation and commissioning of information systems.

The educational program "IT Project management" includes the acquisition of the following competencies:

Ability to choose the methodology and tools for implementing the process approach in the enterprise; implement independent solutions in the field of business intelligence through SharePoint; create an effective system of key KPIs; design SQL Server business intelligence infrastructures; work with Integration Services in the data warehouse; implement BI using self-service tools; present data using Reporting Services; determine forecasting trends using data mining methods.

Ability to understand the types of IT project, the life cycle of an IT project and its phases, the organizational structure of an IT project, basic standards in the field of project management, Scrum and Agile methodologies; IT project management process groups, IT project cost management principles; IT project quality management methods, basic approaches to team formation IT project, IT project risk assessment methods, IT project logistics system structure; optimize the organizational structure of the IT project;  evaluate the cost of an IT project; manage the resources of an IT project; identify the risks of an IT project; manage IT project changes; manage IT project activities; form and develop IT project teams; manage IT project communications.

The ability to analyze the goals and interests of project stakeholders; to determine the goals, subject area and structures of the project; to calculate the calendar plan for the implementation of the project; to form the main sections of the consolidated project plan; - to analyze the risks of the project; to select software tools for solving the main tasks of project management.

The ability to implement and effectively manage software management activities; ensure that changes are made while maintaining the integrity of the software and minimal negative impact on the IT infrastructure and software users; test the operation of executable code (programs) (failures and disruptions in the software, as well as a lack of software functionality) that occur at the implementation and maintenance stage IT systems; prepare notes for release (release notes).

Ability to understand the theory and methodology of strategic planning; to make strategic decisions, critical thinking based on modern mathematical methods and scientific approaches to management in conditions of incompleteness of information and constant changes in the external environment; formation of communication skills that allow effective interaction with stakeholders, develop strategy and find alternatives in conditions of uncertainty; improvement of management experience based on classical models and tools of strategic management in relation to various conditions of the organization.

Ability to understand the key principles of working with various business intelligence methodologies, such as Agile and Scrum; describe the characteristics of business analysis in the process of Agile projects; apply Agile methodology to increase consumer value.

The purpose of the OP is to provide research training for masters in the field of IT project management.

OP tasks:

To provide practice-oriented training of graduates in the field of development, implementation and application of IT project management technology.

To prepare graduates for production and management activities related to the management process, including: managing the development of IT products, creating an effective management system; analyzing the effectiveness of management decisions, controlling the entire spectrum of production activities.

Create conditions for continuous professional self-improvement, development of social and personal competencies of graduates (broad cultural outlook, active citizenship, commitment, organization, diligence, sociability, ability to argue and make organizational and managerial decisions, knowledge of modern information technologies, fluency in several languages, striving for self-development and commitment to ethical values and a healthy lifestyle life, the ability to work in a team, responsibility for the final result of their professional activities, civic responsibility, tolerance), social mobility and competitiveness in the labor market.

The purpose of the OP is to provide research training for masters in the field of IT project management.

OP tasks:

To provide practice-oriented training of graduates in the field of development, implementation and application of IT project management technology.

To prepare graduates for production and management activities related to the management process, including: managing the development of IT products, creating an effective management system; analyzing the effectiveness of management decisions, controlling the entire spectrum of production activities.

Create conditions for continuous professional self-improvement, development of social and personal competencies of graduates (broad cultural outlook, active citizenship, commitment, organization, diligence, sociability, ability to argue and make organizational and managerial decisions, knowledge of modern information technologies, fluency in several languages, striving for self-development and commitment to ethical values and a healthy lifestyle life, the ability to work in a team, responsibility for the final result of their professional activities, civic responsibility, tolerance), social mobility and competitiveness in the labor market.