TEKS4404 Software Product Management (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Information Technology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
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The course covers all aspects of software product management during its development from conceiving the product idea, and ending at a prototype implementation.
Description
- The role of product management in the software industry
- Product definition
- Requirements management
- Collaboration with external stakeholders
- Quality in relation to software products
- Product management tools
Learning outcomes
The purpose of the course is to describe and experimentally test how the management of software products takes place within the framework of modern software development methods. The course covers the entire product lifecycle, but the emphasis is placed on requirements management and setting priorities, rapid experimentation, and interaction with potential customers. Additionally, the course covers issues related to software quality. It is also significant for the overall understanding to consider the complexity and criticality of the product.
Description of prerequisites
Basic skills in programming and software engineering. Bachelor's degree completed.
Study materials
The students will be informed of the additional learning material in the beginning of the course.
Literature
- Kittlaus, Hans-Bernd, Fricker, Samuel A. Software Product Management. Springer, 2017
Completion methods
Method 1
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish