Agile Product Development (elective)
level of course unit
Master
Learning outcomes of course unit
The graduate / the student:
* Knows agile process methods
* Knows organizational roles in the agile process
* Knows the flow of an agile project (sprints, dailies, demos, retros)
* Can coach an agile project (e.g. question techniques)
* Knows the experiences of agile projects from software development
* Knows the challenge of developing smart products
* Knows methods of product development (e.g. FMEA, TRIZ)
* Knows advantages of hybrid process methods
* Knows the role of management in the agile process
prerequisites and co-requisites
none
course contents
* Overview of agile process methods
* Roles in the agile process
* Running an agile project (sprins, dailies, demos, retros)
* Coaching an agile project (e.g. question techniques)
* Experience with agile projects from software development
* The challenge of developing smart products
* Methods of product development (e.g. FMEA, TRIZ)
* Advantages of hybrid process methods
* Role of management in the agile process
recommended or required reading
Pfeffer J.; Produkt-Entwicklung: Lean & Agile; München; 2019
Schröder A.; Agile Produktentwicklung: Schneller zur Innovation – erfolgreicher am Markt; 2018
assessment methods and criteria
written exam
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
4
eLearning quota in percent
15
course-hours-per-week (chw)
2
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, group work, presentation and discussion of tasks
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
3
name of lecturer(s)
Prof. (FH) Dr. Christian Schmid
course unit code
WPF.7
type of course unit
integrated lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory