Using JIRA and SCRUM for MSc Research Project Management: A Modern Alternative to Traditional Tools
Introduction
Effective project management is a cornerstone of successful postgraduate research. Yet, many students and researchers still rely on rigid, timeline-based tools such as Microsoft Project, which follow a Waterfall approach – linear, sequential, and often unsuitable for the dynamic nature of research.
In contrast, JIRA, a product by Atlassian originally designed for software engineering teams, offers a flexible, agile-based approach to managing tasks, uncertainties, and evolving priorities. When used with the SCRUM framework, JIRA can transform a Master’s research project into a structured yet adaptive workflow – ideal for data-driven and iterative fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. Continue reading “Week-2: Project Management Tool – JIRA”