Software Quality Management

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 23.01.2026.

Module identifier

11M1310

Module level

Master

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

irregular

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

IT projects are constantly faced with new challenges that can have a significant impact on their success. New technologies require decision-makers in IT projects to keep their knowledge up to date, and these technologies must then be used sensibly in the projects. The central success aspect of IT projects can be summarized in the term "quality". On the one hand, the work processes in IT projects must be oriented towards the objectives of the project; this process view is optimized in quality management. On the other hand, the decision-makers themselves must be capable of making high-quality decisions; this requires the ability to quickly understand and evaluate technical aspects of quality assurance in detail.

Teaching and learning outcomes

  1. Process modeling and process standards
  2. Implementation of process standards
  3. Concepts of analytical quality assurance
  4. Deepening the implementation options for testing individual quality aspects
  5. Quality assurance in the context of an IT project
  6. Model Checking

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30Lecture-
15Learning in groups / Coaching of groups-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
105Preparation/follow-up for course work-
Graded examination
  • Homework / Assignment or
  • oral exam or
  • Project Report, written
Ungraded exam
  • Field work / Experimental work
Exam duration and scope

Graded examination performance:

  • Term paper: at least 15 pages
  • Oral examination: see general section of the examination regulations
  • Project report: at least 12 pages, accompanying explanation: approx. 6 minutes (pitch)

Ungraded examination performance:

  • Experimental work: weekly assignment sheets with exercises

Recommended prior knowledge

programming skills and initial experience with quality assurance

Knowledge Broadening

Students who have successfully completed this module know the possibilities and limitations of various quality assurance approaches, can evaluate the effects of quality measures on the deployment of employees and are familiar with various standards in the field of "quality".

Knowledge deepening

Students who have successfully completed this module are able to apply, plan and evaluate the benefits of constructive and analytical quality assurance measures and can use process standards to improve quality.

Knowledge Understanding

Students who have successfully completed this module are familiar with quality standards and their implementation options and know how to design the software quality process for IT projects and discuss different approaches.

Application and Transfer

Students who have successfully completed this module can create test architectures and apply various test procedures and can create business processes in the IT area and check their compliance.

Academic Innovation

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to help shape quality assurance processes in companies and evaluate their applicability and implementation in projects.

Communication and Cooperation

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using various quality measures in an individual project environment with people from outside the field.

Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to plan and implement the use of quality measures in IT projects and IT companies and evaluate the effects of quality measures on the success of the project or company.

Literature

Kleuker, S.; Qualit?tssicherung durch Softwaretests, Springer Vieweg, 2019

Spillner, A., Ro?ner T., Linz T.; Praxiswissen Softwaretest - Testmanagement, dpunkt, 2014

Rupp, C., Requirements-Engineering und –Management, Hanser, 2014

Schmelzer, H. J. , Sesselmann, W., Gesch?ftsprozessmanagement in der Praxis, Hanser, 2013

Gadatsch, A., Grundkurs Prozessmanagement, Springer Vieweg, 2012

Hahn, A., H?usler, S., gro?e Austing, S., Quantitatives Entwicklungsmanagement: Modellbasierte Analyse von Produktentwicklungsprozessen, Springer Vieweg, 2013

Applicability in study programs

  • Computer Science
    • Computer Science M.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Kleuker, Stephan
    Teachers
    • Kleuker, Stephan
    • Uelschen, Michael