International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management
Abstract
Through the tight integration of industry needs and Agile project management education, higher education institutions, and business organisations can help to foster a workforce that is prepared for the dynamic, iterative, and collaborative modern business. Industries are seeking professionals who not only understand Agile project management techniques but can also respond to customer needs, effectively collaborate, and communicate, and adapt to change through experience and application. The assessment of Agile project management in higher education should therefore include these critical skills to meet the job market’s current requirements. This paper discusses a case study of a UK based university to show how students were exposed to industry expertise and experience, real-world challenges, and Agile project management tools and methodologies as a way of encouraging active engagement and equipping them for the dynamic workplace. A scaffolded assessment approach was taken to encourage engagement, deep learning, and skills development.
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Garfield, Joy and Singh, Amrik
(2026)
"Understanding, experiencing, and applying Agile project management techniques: A scaffolded higher education assessment framework,"
International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management: Vol. 14:
No.
3, Article 5.
Available at:
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ijispm/vol14/iss3/5