This course provides an introduction to the economic principles and practices involved in software engineering. It explores how software organizations make financial and technical decisions while balancing cost, quality, time, resources, and business objectives.
Learners will explore important topics such as software cost estimation, project budgeting, resource allocation, productivity, risk management, software development economics, and financial decision-making. The course also examines how different software development approaches and technologies can affect project costs and overall value.
Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, learners will develop the ability to evaluate software projects from both technical and economic perspectives. By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of how to make informed decisions that improve project efficiency, control costs, and maximize the value delivered by software systems.