Unit details
SIT223 - Information Technology Professional Skills
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Coldwell-Neilson |
| Prerequisite: | Must have completed a minimum of two SIT coded units |
| Corequisite: | SIT105 |
| Incompatible with: | SIT301, MIS231 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour workshop per week. Off campus students are expected to participate in collaborative learning activities in CloudDeakin. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit exposes students to a range of professional skills and gives them an opportunity of experiencing them in an organisational setting. It presents a variety of contemporary practices used in the development and management of information technology systems. The unit covers business communication and documentation; team work; collaboration and negotiation. The unit also focuses on the impact of information technology on society, investigates ethical and professional issues and prepares students for work as IT professionals.
Assessment
Portfolio 60%, group assignment 10%, career development assignment 15%, professional practice report 15%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2813 | $2917 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
