Handbook home
Information Systems Capstone Project (ISYS90119)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
To learn more, visit 2023 Course and subject delivery.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Sean Maynard
Semester 2
Sean Maynard
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
---|---|
Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides final semester Master of Information Systems (MIS) students with the opportunity to undertake an industry-based project to demonstrate and apply their knowledge and skills in Information Systems. Students will work in a group of four to solve specific problems experienced by their industry client. Each group will be allocated an academic mentor.
The subject involves in-depth investigations of a business problem in the real world and the proposal of a solution that may involve information systems and/or business process reengineering. The proposed solution should offer economic, environmental, and social benefits to the client organisation and their stakeholders. Typical project tasks include defining project requirements, researching relevant literature, designing, and evaluating a solution, and communicating project outcomes to the industry client, practitioners, academics, and the general public.
While undertaking the project, students will need to demonstrate an understanding of IS professional practice, ethical conduct, and sustainability considerations.
Please note - this subject must be completed in the last semester of study.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- ILO 1 - Integrate Information Systems theories, frameworks, and management to address real-world problems
- ILO 2 - Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in investigating a real-world problem and identifying an effective solution
- ILO 3 - Communicate with practitioners effectively and professionally
- ILO 4 - Integrate into the project IS professional practice, ethical conduct, and sustainability considerations.
Generic skills
- The ability to apply knowledge of Information Systems to solve complex problems
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry, and self-directed learning
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- The ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- The ability to plan work and to use time effectively
- Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
- Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom
- The ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding
- The ability to function effectively in a professional Information Systems environment
- The ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and the community at large
Last updated: 17 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ISYS90050 | IT Project and Change Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ISYS90038 | IS Strategy and Governance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISYS90043 | Enterprise Applications & Architectures | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 17 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Initial Project Presentation (Project Requirements Specification and Project Plan) marked individually, 15 minutes + 5 minutes questions (2000 word equivalent). 15-20 hours of work per student. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 4 | 10% |
Mid-semester Progress Report (includes project plan), 80-90 hours of work per student. ILO 3 is addressed in this assessment.
| Week 7 | 20% |
Final Project Presentation, 20 minutes + 10 minutes questions (4000 word equivalent) marked individually, 15-20 hours per student. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 15% |
Final Project Report (includes project plan), 170-180 hours per student. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Personal Reflection and Member Rating (Individual), 10-15 hours per student. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 15% |
Additional details
NOTE: In this capstone subject students will form groups of 4 and will conduct a group industry-based project over 1 semester. 85% of the marks are group marks, although individual contributions to the project will be managed through the project plan which is expected to be kept up to date throughout the semester. Students will be asked to complete a personal reflection of the project and how they, and their group members performed (this will be marked individually, and the results of the team’s reflections as a whole may affect individual marks) – 15%.
Last updated: 17 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Sean Maynard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 18 hours comprising of three 2 hour-seminars, one 3-hour Initial Project Presentation session, six fortnightly one-hour meetings with mentor, one 3-hour Final Project Presentation session Total time commitment 400 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
Sean Maynard
- Semester 2
Coordinator Sean Maynard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 18 hours comprising of three 2 hour-seminars, one 3-hour Initial Project Presentation session, six fortnightly one-hour meetings with mentor, one 3-hour Final Project Presentation session Total time commitment 400 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
Sean Maynard
Last updated: 17 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Information Systems
Last updated: 17 November 2023