MIS399 - Applied Business Project

Unit details

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Year:

2023 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:MSC303
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Scott Salzman
Trimester 2: Scott Salzman
Prerequisite:

MIS201, MIS398 plus 14 credit points of units.

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: SIT302
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 3 hour on-campus seminar each week 

Scheduled learning activities - online:

1 x 3 hour online seminar each week 

Note:

Students must attend all classes and weekly mentoring sessions.

Content

This unit involves students undertaking an industry-based information systems pilot project. Projects will involve project management, business or systems analysis, systems development or business case development. Students will be placed into a project team on the basis of their skills and experience, and each team will be assigned a client. Projects will involve either: the design and/or implementation of an information system; or the preparation of business case recommendations. The unit also covers project management theory and techniques and provides students with the opportunity to apply the theory to their allotted project.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Analyse, document and communicate a business problem or opportunity for a client.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Evaluate various information systems options and create or recommend an appropriate solution to match the business problem or opportunity.

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Identify, evaluate and communicate personal and professional career readiness skills, attitudes, and knowledge.

GLO2: Communication
GLO6: Self-management

ULO4

Critically evaluate your own performance in achieving team goals and contributing to team cohesiveness.

GLO7: Teamwork

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week

Assessment 1:

Part A (Group of 6): 
-Presentation 1
-Presentation 2
-Presentation 3

Part B (Group of 6): Project Report

Part C (Individual):
Project Management, Journal and Written Reflection (Self/Team)

Part A:
-Presentation 1: 10 minutes
-Presentation 2: 15 minutes
-Presentation 3: 20 minutes

Part B: 3500 words

Part C: 2000 words

Part A:
-Presentation 1: 5%
-Presentation 2: 10%
-Presentation 3: 15%

Part B: 30%

Part C: 25%

Information not yet available

Assessment 2: (Individual)
Video Interview

15 minutes 15% Information not yet available

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: Campus students must attend all in-class stand-up meetings during the trimester. Online students must submit a recording of at least three stand-up meetings during the trimester. Successfully complete the professional literacy module to gain access to the assignment dropbox.

Learning Resource

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