CS206

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Software Product Management

Course (UG/PG)

Undergraduate

Offering Unit/Department

Course 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.

Course 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.

Discipline-Specific Competencies

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