Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. Introduction to project management -- Chapter 2. Project management and information technology context -- Chapter 3. Project management process groups, a case study -- Chapter 4. Project integration management -- Chapter 5. Project scope management -- Chapter 6. Project time management -- Chapter 7. Project cost management -- Chapter 8. Project quality management -- Chapter 9. Project human resource management -- Chapter 10. Project communications management -- Chapter 11. Project risk management -- Chapter 12. Project procurement management.

[This book] weaves theory and practice together, presenting a comprehensive, integrated view of the many concepts, skills, tools, and techniques involved in information technology project management. [The book] address[es] the critical skills needed for success in the ever-expanding field of project management, which has grown in its impact on an increasing number of professions, most notably information technology. [It] include[s] a detailed guide to using Microsoft Project 2007, as well as extensive tips and practice questions to prepare readers for the latest Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Written to the PMBOK® Guide 2004 set of standards, this resource will prove valuable to anyone entering the corporate world, as leaders in the industry place an increasingly high value on effective project managers and project teams.-www.booksinprint.com.