School of Computer Science Engineering and Technology
Course- B.Tech Type- Elective-II
Course Code- CSET-324 Course Name: Software Project Management
Year- 2025-26 Semester- ODD
Lab Assignment 01–
CO-Mapping
Exp. No. Name CO1 CO2 CO3
01 Introduction to Software -- --
Project Management
Objective:
1. To introduce students to the fundamentals of Software Project Management (SPM).
2. To understand the lifecycle, roles, and deliverables in software projects.
3. To simulate a basic project planning activity using manual tools before transitioning to Jira.
Software Project Management (SPM) is the discipline of planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling software projects. It involves applying project management principles to ensure that
software is delivered on time, within scope, and with desired quality. SPM addresses
multiple challenges like time estimation, team coordination, task tracking, and resource
management in a structured and measurable way.
Assignment details:
Go through the following links to develop the understanding about how the Software project
management takes place in Industry. What are the strategies followed by a Software Project
Manager in the development of a complex software.
1. Project Manager vs. Software Engineer: What Are the Differences? - CLIMB
(climbtheladder.com)
2. Software Engineering | Responsibilities of Software Project Manager - GeeksforGeeks
3. What is Software Project Management (SPM) - Detailed Guide (edureka.co)
Choose a mini software project idea from the following or propose your own:
- Online Food Ordering System
- Attendance Management System
- Hostel Management System
- Library Management System
- Cab Booking App
Based on the selected project, complete the following tasks:
1. Write a short description (2–3 lines) of the project.
2. Assign team roles (e.g., Developer, Manager, Tester).
3. Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with at least 5 major tasks and 2 subtasks each.
4. Prepare a final report compiling all the components with clear diagrams and formatting.
Submission:
Prepare a PDF report containing the following components:
1. Cover Page
o Name, Roll No, Project Title, Date, Subject Code (CSET-324)
2. After reading the articles mentioned in assignment details, summarize your learnings in
one page write-up.
3. Project Overview
o Title, Team Members (if any), Objective, Assumptions
4. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
o Screenshot of WBS diagram (hand-drawn or created using tools like draw.io or
Excel)
5. Roles and Responsibilities (Optional for teams)
o Table or screenshot mapping roles to tasks
6. Summary of Learning
o A short reflection paragraph on your learnings from this lab
Include brief captions or comments for each screenshot.