Магистратура 2026/2027

Гибкие методологии в ИТ-проектах

Статус: Курс обязательный (Бизнес-информатика: цифровое предприятие и управление информационными системами)

Кто читает: Департамент бизнес-информатики

Где читается: Высшая школа бизнеса

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 4 модуль

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Комаров Михаил Михайлович

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 24

Course Syllabus

Abstract

In today’s rapidly evolving technological and business landscapes, the ability to adapt quickly and deliver continuous value is paramount for success in IT project management. This comprehensive course offers an in-depth introduction to agile methodologies and their practical application within diverse IT project environments. A particular focus is placed on fostering effective collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, bridging the gap between business objectives and technological implementation. Students will delve into prominent agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming. The curriculum is designed to provide a robust theoretical foundation alongside extensive hands-on experience, ensuring a practical understanding of these methods. A cornerstone of the course is the exploration of the Agile Manifesto, emphasizing its core values and guiding principles that underpin all agile practices. Furthermore, the course equips students with essential tools and techniques for iterative planning, fostering seamless stakeholder collaboration, and consistently delivering valuable increments throughout the project lifecycle. By the end of this course, participants will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex IT projects with agility and efficiency, contributing to organizational success in a dynamic environment.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the rationale and evolution of agile methods in contrast to traditional (waterfall) models.
• Learn the structure and roles within Scrum, including Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team.
• Apply Kanban principles for visualizing work and managing flow.
• Explore agile practices such as user stories, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Learn how to estimate work using story points, planning poker, and velocity tracking.
• Discuss hybrid and scaled agile approaches.
• Apply agile thinking through simulations, case studies, and a group project.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Understand the rationale and evolution of agile methods in contrast to traditional (waterfall) models.
• Learn the structure and roles within Scrum, including Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team.
• Apply Kanban principles for visualizing work and managing flow.
• Explore agile practices such as user stories, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Learn how to estimate work using story points, planning poker, and velocity tracking.
• Discuss hybrid and scaled agile approaches.
• Apply agile thinking through simulations, case studies, and a group project.

Course Contents

• Introduction to Agile Thinking
• SCRUM
• Kanban
• Agile in practice

Assessment Elements

• Team project step 1 - Scrum simulation workshop
  Team size: 5. Experience Scrum roles and ceremonies through hands-on practice.
• Team project step 4 - Agile transformation plan
  Team size: 5. Synthesize course knowledge to create a realistic agile adoption strategy.
• Team project step 3 - Kanban flow optimization
  Team size: 5. Design and optimize a Kanban system for a real-world scenario.
• Team project step 2 - Estimation tournament
  Team size: 5. Practice various agile estimation techniques and understand their practical applications.
• Attendance
• Exam
  The exam is taken in a written format using closed and open questions. Depending on the availability it might be organized in StartExam or LMS, or via online platform in real-time. No resource consultation is allowed (closed-book).

Interim Assessment

• 2026/2027 4th module
  0.15 * Attendance + 0.45 * Exam + 0.1 * Team project step 2 - Estimation tournament + 0.1 * Team project step 1 - Scrum simulation workshop + 0.1 * Team project step 4 - Agile transformation plan + 0.1 * Team project step 3 - Kanban flow optimization

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Agile - менеджмент : лидерство и управление командами, Аппело, Ю., 2024
• Agile : оценка и планирование проектов, Кон, М., 2021
• Agile : практическое руководство : пер. с англ., , 2022

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Agile для всех - 978-5-4461-1157-2 - Мэтт Лемей - 2021 - Санкт-Петербург: Питер - https://ibooks.ru/products/365315 - 365315 - iBOOKS

Authors

• Redkina Galina Sergeevna
• Komarov Mikhail Mikhailovich
• Korotkin Boris Aleksandrovich
• Knoll Dominik Iokhannes