Agile management: A teaching model based on SCRUM

Work presented in this paper is based on the notion of creating a teaching model based on the principles of agile management. Developed and described model is based on Scrum, one of the most widespread agile methods. Since Scrum is primarily a framework for managing software projects and software applications development, during the development of the model it was crucial to negotiate the differences between Scrum and the teaching process itself. Teaching model in this paper covers the whole teaching process from first lessons to the final exam. Model consists of three separate units: (1) presentation of theoretical knowledge; (2) practical knowledge and student projects; (3) exams and admission of grades. Each of these units represents a Scrum that results with particular "products“. Basic characteristics of Scrum like incremental development, iterations, roles and artefacts are implemented in the teaching model using the same principles as in the original Scrum even though their content is adjusted to the specifics of the teaching process. Model is implemented in the Managerial Informatics master study course “Business Application Development” at the Faculty of Economics and Business University of Zagreb.