Managing ICT Infrastructure (ISYS90048)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
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AIMS
This subject provides students with an understanding of the current issues in the management of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and ICT service provision. Topics covered include the commoditisation of ICT, standardisation, need for interoperability, development of service-oriented architectures, adoption of enterprise-wide architectures and networked services (cloud computing). The alignment of ICT infrastructure management and ICT service provision with organisational business and strategic goals is a key theme of the subject. Students are expected to become familiar with current ICT governance frameworks and their implications for effective ICT infrastructure management.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered in the subject include: current trends in IT infrastructure usage and administration, commoditisation and convergence of information technologies, impact of mobile IT and cloud computing, role of standards, need for interoperability – semantic, technological and organisational, interoperability frameworks, IT acquisition, service orientation, ICT governance frameworks, ICT management domains, development of IT enterprise architectures, and career paths for IT infrastructure managers.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Explain current trends in ICT infrastructure and their impacts on ICT infrastructure management
- Demonstrate an awareness of current ICT governance frameworks and their relevance to the development of ICT infrastructure management plans and proposals
- Analyse current ICT infrastructure management plans and practice, and assess their degree of alignment with organisational business and strategic goals
- Demonstrate an understanding of the need for the achievement of interoperability in enterprise-wide ICT infrastructures; and
- Demonstrate an understand of the role and importance of ICT service provision and acquisition in the responsibilities of an ICT infrastructure manager
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Literature searching and analysis
- Critical thinking
- Case study analysis
- Independent learning
- Report writing
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90076 | IT Infrastructure for Digital Health | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One individual report involving an analysis of an ICT infrastructure management plan, requiring 30-35 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 2 to 4 are addressed in the analysis report.
| Week 6 | 25% |
One group project of four people involving development of an ICT infrastructure business case, requiring 30-35 hours of work per student. 4000 words per group report; 10 mins group presentation. ILO's 1, 2 and 5 are addressed in the business case report.
| Week 12 | 35% |
One individual limited-time 24-hour assignment ILO's 1 to 5 are addressed in the assignment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Tingru Cui Coordinator Rod Dilnutt Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Tingru Cui Coordinator Rod Dilnutt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Learning and Teaching Methods
The subject is delivered in 4 hour classes, with a range of lectures, tutorial and workshop style teaching, as a whole class, individually and in small groups. Outside class students are expected to read supporting material and cases.
Indicative Key Learning Resources
A range of reading material, including articles and case studies will be cited and made available electronically during the course.
Careers/Industry Links
This subject is relevant to careers as IT managers, IT analysts, IT consultants and financial managers with an IT portfolio. The two report-based components of the assessment require the students to analyse business case studies from industry. Industry-based case studies are used throughout the subject.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
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Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024