Data Communications and Project Planning

MUST BE NEW AND ORIGINAL WORK NOT GIVEN TO OTHER STUDENTS. Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Include citations in the text and references at the end of the document in APA format. MUST PRODUCE GOOD QUALITY WORK! BE THE PAPER HAS A CLEAR INTRO AND CONCLUSION ALONG WITH THE BODY OF THE PAPER! PLEASE READ INSTRIUCTIONS CAREFULLY--MUST KNOW HOW TO USE EXCEL AS WELL.

Analyze IT data communications techniques and business processes that can be applied to your project based on this week's readings (Essentials of MIS, Chs. 3 and 7).

Create a Microsoft Word analysis of NO more than 700 words that includes the following:

• Outline which type of data communications you recommend are needed for your project.

• Describe which type of project planning methodology you would recommend for your project.

Create a proposed budget for your project in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet based on the recommendations in the readings. Include estimated costs for the required activities including project development and implementation, customer support, and any other element you believe should be included in your project budget. Please view the Lynda.com Excel video "2013 Essential Training," and read Essentials of MIS, Ch. 3.

Cite a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed references from the University of Phoenix Library.