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MIS799 - Information Systems in Practice

Year:

2022 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 2: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:Nil
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Emilia Bellucci
Trimester 2: Emilia Bellucci
Cohort rule:

Available to students enrolled in Master's level courses only

Prerequisite:

Successful completion of 8 credit points of Postgraduate level study and must include MIS701, MIS741, MIS761, MIS770, MIS782 and MIS798

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
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:

2 x 1 hour class and 2 x 2 hour seminar for weeks 2 - 6. 

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

2 x 1 hour class and 2 x 2 hour seminar for weeks 2 - 6. 

Content

This is a capstone project unit that will provide students with the opportunity to develop Information Systems practice skills. The unit aims to provide students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience by working on an authentic business problem from concept to solution under the guidance and direction of a team of academic staff and industry advisors.

On completion of the unit students should be able to:
1. Investigate a business problem and identify associated stakeholders and business processes
2. Identify and source information relevant to the business problem
3. Analyse the business processes and information to understand drivers and impacts
4. Explore and evaluate the utility of alternative IS driven solutions
5. Develop strategies for the successful implementation of the optimal solution

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 and document a business problem or opportunity for a real client using skills and knowledge gained in previous units

 GLO5: Problem solving

ULO2

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

 GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Professionally communicate requirements/design documents both orally and in writing

 GLO2: Communication

ULO4

Critically reflect on your autonomy, adaptability, responsibility and performance during the project, and your identity and plans for the future as an information systems professional

GLO6: Self-management
ULO5

Critically reflect on your use of ethical, social and environmental responsibility frameworks and principles when evaluating IS options and a solution for the client

GLO8: Global citizenship

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1: (Individual) Portfolio The portfolio contains client briefs (both individual and group), group presentations, a final project report (group) and an individual reflection report. 100% Multiple submission milestones, exact dates available on DeakinSync

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.

Learning Resource

Texts and reading lists for units can be found on the University Library via the following link. Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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