Unit details
MSC303 - Information Systems Project*
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Keller |
| Prerequisite: | Three units at level 3, two of which must be MSC coded units |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SCC331 and SIT302 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 2 hour lecture per week |
| Note: * To be recoded 'MIS399 Capstone Project' from Trimester 1 2013
This unit should be undertaken in the student's final trimester of study. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
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.
Assessment
Assignment 1 10%, Assignment 2 25%, Assignment 3 25 %, Presentation(s) (Oral) 20%, Written Assignment 1000 words 20%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available for assignments and presentations overall and achieve at least 50% of the marks available for the written assignment.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1006 | $1006 | $1006 | $2587 | $2714 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
