MIS399 - Applied Business Project
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MSC303 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Franziska Wolf Trimester 2: Franziska Wolf |
| Prerequisite: | MIS201, MIS398 plus 14 credit points of units. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SIT302 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3 hour on-campus (livestreamed) seminar (recordings provided) each week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 3 hour online recorded seminar provided each week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Note:Please note that there is an enrolment deadline as this unit requires students to work on industry projects starting in Week 1. Student will not be able to enrol into this unit after CoB on Friday of Week 1 for each trimester. Students will also not be able to change their mode of enrolment after Friday CoB of Week 1. Please also be aware that specific capstone projects and associated class times will be allocated based on degrees and specialisations in O-week. Students must attend all weekly classes and mentoring sessions. | |
Content
This capstone unit involves students undertaking an industry-based project. Projects will involve project management, business or systems analysis, systems development or business case development. Students will be placed into a project team based on their skills and experience, and each team will be assigned a client. Projects will involve either: the design and/or implementation of an information system; or the preparation of business case recommendations. The unit also covers project management theory and techniques and provides students with the opportunity to apply the theory to their allotted project.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Analyse, document and communicate a business problem or opportunity for a client. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Evaluate various information systems options and create or recommend an appropriate solution to match the business problem or opportunity. | GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Identify, evaluate and communicate personal and professional career readiness skills, attitudes, and knowledge. | GLO2: Communication GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO4 | Critically evaluate your own performance in achieving team goals and contributing to team cohesiveness. | GLO7: Teamwork |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Part A (Group of 6): Part B (Group of 6): Project Report Part C (Individual): | Part A: Part B: 3500 words Part C: 2000 words | Part A: Part B: 30% Part C: 25% | Weeks 4, 8 and 11 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) | 15 minutes | 15% | Week 7 |
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.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Campus students must attend all in-class stand-up meetings during the trimester. Online students must submit a record of at least three stand-up meetings during the trimester. Students must successfully complete the professional literacy module to gain access to the assignment dropbox.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MIS399 can be found via the University Library.
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.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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