Information Technology Project
Overview
This unit is designed as a capstone industry project unit that provides students with professionally focused learning experiences during their final year of study. The unit aims at consolidating and integrating student learning with real world practice and facilitating a successful transition from academic learning environment to work environment. In conjunction with the development of analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, technical, and project management skills, the unit also has a strong emphasis on the development of professional and generic skills such as communication skill, teamwork skill, ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and ability to work independently.
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Analyse a real world problem in an organisational setting and recommend or develop solutions which are practical and effective utilising appropriate tools, techniques and methods
- Develop critical and constructive arguments to justify proposed advice, recommendations or solutions
- Apply project management methods to appraise, plan, design, manage and execute a small-scale project
- Demonstrate intellectual independence as a critical and reflective learner
- Demonstrate professional behaviours through effective leadership, teamwork and communication skills with all project stakeholders
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Online Learning activities | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 8.50 | 12 weeks | 102 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
All Applicable Locations
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal | Individual | 10% | 1,4 |
| Presentation | Individual/Group | 15% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Project | Individual | 2% | 1,4 |
| Project | Individual/Group | 23% | 1,2,3,5 |
| Project | Group | 50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
an aggregate mark for the unit of 50% or more.
Content
- Professional Communication in dealing with clients and colleagues
- Project planning and management
- Design
- Configuration/creation of a software or technology solution
- Quality assurance process
- Test planning, execution and record-keeping
- Usability testing
- Working to standards
- Technical documentation
- Document version controlÂ
- Change management planning
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.