INF305 Information Systems Capstone
Unit Code
INF305
Level
Undergraduate
Campus
Brisbane | Sydney
Prerequisites
INF302 and 180 Credit Points
Credit Points
20
Overview
Information Systems Capstone provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate an advanced application of the knowledge and skills gained in earlier subjects in order to develop a complex real– world IS project. As part of a project group, students will develop and follow a project plan successfully to deliver outcomes and create IS documentation that contains business cases, user requirements, and system designs. In the completion of this subject, the project groups will deliver a working IS prototype based on system design requirements.
Associated Degrees
Duration | AQF Level
One Semester | Level 7
Core or elective Subject
☒ core subject for Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
☐ elective subject
☐ other (please specify below):
Study Modes
√ Face to face on site
√ Full-time
√ Part-time
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced application of the knowledge and skills gained in earlier subjects in the development of a complex industry based real world IS project.
- Understand as part of the group work there will be issues and setbacks involved in teamwork and demonstrate the ability to overcome these issues and work collaboratively in a team to achieve a common goal.
- Formulate and implement a project plan to deliver outcomes and to deal with the triple constraints of time, cost, and quality that all projects face.
- Develop IS documentation in a professional manner containing business cases, user requirements and system designs.
- Produce an IS prototype based on design requirements and demonstrate the delivery of a high-quality presentation.
Assessment
AIIHE uses a variety of assessment tools to guide and assess each student’s achievement of their learning outcomes. In this subject there will be in–class activities intended to support you to engage in and reflect on your learning journey and understanding of the subject. You will also undertake assessment tasks related to your skills development, your effective engagement in group work and delivery of collaborative outcomes, including a written report and an oral presentation.
Summary of Assessment
- Students must attempt all assessment tasks, and at least a mark of 50% in total, to pass this subject.
- Assessment in this subject is consistent with and informed by the AIIHE Assessment Policy and Procedure.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Project Proposal |  Week 3 | 20% |
| Assessment 2: Mid Submission | Week 6 | 30% |
| Assessment 3: Final Submission | Week 12 | 50% |
Learning Resources
AIIHE will update the topic coverage of the subject and the available relevant learning resources at the time of subject delivery. In the interim, AIIHE provides the following indicative list of relevant reference material. AIIHE also subscribes to eLearning Resources through the Canvas portal, and where relevant material is available, AIIHE will seek to source reference material from this system for staff and student access.
Texts and References
- Sharp, H. Preece, J., and Rogers, Y. (2023). Interaction design: Beyond human-computer interaction (6th ed.) John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Cooper, R., Reimann, R., Cronin D., Noessel, C., Csizmadi, J., LeMoine, D. (2014) About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design (4th Edition), Wiley.
- Highsmith, J. (2009). Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products, Second Edition (2nd edition ed.). Addison-Wesley Professional.
- Dennis, A., Wixom, B., & Tegarden, D. (2021). Systems Analysis and Design: An Object-Oriented Approach with UML- http://projanco.com/Library/Systems%20Analysis%20and%20Design-An%20Object-Oriented%20Approach%20with%20UML-2015.pdf s
- Pressman, R. S., & Maxim, B. R. (2020). Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach - https://mlsu.ac.in/econtents/16_EBOOK-7th_ed_software_engineering_a_practitioners_approach_by_roger_s._pressman_.pdf