BOE068 Software Project Management Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BOE068 Software Project Management (also written as KOE068) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Project Evaluation and Project Planning, Project Life Cycle and Effort Estimation, Activity Planning and Risk Management, Project Management and Control, Staffing in Software Projects. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BOE068 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BOE068 / KOE068 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Software Project Management |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-17 |
BOE068 Software Project Management Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Project Evaluation and Project Planning
Project Evaluation and Project Planning : Importance of Software Project Management – Activities – Methodologies – Categorization of Software Projects – Setting objectives – Management Principles – Management Control – Project portfolio Management – Cost-benefit evaluation technology – Risk evaluation – Strategic program Management – Stepwise Project Planning.
Unit 2: Project Life Cycle and Effort Estimation
Project Life Cycle and Effort Estimation : Software process and Process Models – Choice of Process models – Rapid Application development – Agile methods – Dynamic System Development Method – Extreme Programming– Managing interactive processes – Basics of Software estimation – Effort and Cost estimation techniques – COSMIC Full function points – COCOMO II – a Parametric Productivity Model.
Unit 3: Activity Planning and Risk Management
Activity Planning and Risk Management : Objectives of Activity planning – Project schedules – Activities – Sequencing and scheduling – Network Planning models – Formulating Network Model – Forward Pass & Backward Pass techniques – Critical path (CRM) method – Risk identification – Assessment – Risk Planning –Risk Management – – PERT technique – Monte Carlo simulation – Resource Allocation – Creation of critical paths – Cost schedules.
Unit 4: Project Management and Control
Project Management and Control: Framework for Management and control – Collection of data – Visualizing progress – Cost monitoring – Earned Value Analysis – Prioritizing Monitoring – Project tracking – Change control – Software Configuration Management – Managing contracts – Contract Management.
Unit 5: Staffing in Software Projects
Staffing in Software Projects : Managing people – Organizational behavior – Best methods of staff selection – Motivation – The Oldham – Hackman job characteristic model – Stress – Health and Safety – Ethical and Professional concerns – Working in teams – Decision making – Organizational structures – Dispersed and Virtual teams – Communications genres – Communication plans – Leadership.
BOE068 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able :
- CO 1 Identify project planning objectives, along with various cost/effort estimation models. K3
- CO 2 Organize & schedule project activities to compute critical path for risk analysis. K3
- CO 3 Monitor and control project activities. K4, K5
- CO 4 Formulate testing objectives and test plan to ensure good software quality under SEI-CMM. K6
- CO 5 Configure changes and manage risks using project management tools. K2, K4
BOE068 Reference Books
- Bob Hughes, Mike Cotterell and Rajib Mall: Software Project Management – Fifth Edition, McGraw Hill,
- Robert K. Wysocki ―Effective Software Project Management – Wiley Publication, 2011.
- Walker Royce: ―Software Project Management- Addison-Wesley, 1998.
- Gopalaswamy Ramesh, ―Managing Global Software Projects – McGraw Hill Education (India), Fourteenth
Frequently Asked Questions about BOE068
What is the syllabus of BOE068 Software Project Management?
The AKTU BOE068 Software Project Management syllabus is divided into 5 units: Project Evaluation and Project Planning; Project Life Cycle and Effort Estimation; Activity Planning and Risk Management; Project Management and Control; Staffing in Software Projects. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BOE068?
BOE068 Software Project Management has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0.
Is BOE068 the same subject as KOE068?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BOE068 and KOE068 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BOE068 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BOE068?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year CS / Computer Engineering / CSE Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-17.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year CS / Computer Engineering / CSE Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-17.