ITPM 490 Capstone: IT Security and Governance
The capstone provides students with an opportunity to integrate and apply their knowledge in IT security, governance, and project management. Students will lead or contribute to project teams, gaining experience in collaborative governance, secure development, and project management, culminating in a team presentation. It may involve managing or contributing to a hands-on software project, encompassing stages such as requirements gathering, secure development, version control, and testing, all within the framework of IT security and governance. This real-world or simulated project bridges theory and practice, preparing students for industry challenges.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
Completion or Co-enrollment of ITPM420 or instructor permission.
Corequisite
ITPM420 or instructor permission.
Offered
Winter, Summer
Outcomes
- Design a comprehensive IT security and governance or software project based on real-world scenarios.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of governance frameworks and security policies as they apply to project management and software development processes, focusing on secure coding, compliance and risk management in the development lifecycle, as relevant to their project.
- Present findings, project outcomes, and governance recommendations in a format that addresses stakeholder requirements, balancing technical insights with compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
Area of Study:
Career Education
Instructional Mode:
Hybrid