SIT753 - Professional Practice in Information Technology
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), GIFT City Campus, Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 1: Art Suwanwiwat Trimester 2: Amin Abken Trimester 3: Rosemary Van Der Meer |
| Prerequisite | SIT774 |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | SIT223 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week, weekly meetings. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week, weekly meetings. |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Supplementary information | ^GIFT City (India) offering is available to students enrolled at the GIFT City (India) campus only. |
Content
To be successful, IT graduates need to understand the use of industry tools and practices, the ways these tools work and connect together, and the underlying employability skills needed for successful practice as an IT professional. This unit introduces students to IT workflows, agile project management, dev-ops pipelines, version control, and the ways these tools fit together in modern companies. The use of these technologies is underpinned by the professional behaviours, teamwork and ethical considerations needed to engage in working in IT in a professional manner to enhance the employability skills. This unit will address current and future issues within the IT industry with a focus on gender equity and diversity, to ensure future IT leaders are well placed to address these (and other) challenges and succeed professionally.
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 | Engage with processes, tools, and practices associated with agile project management across all phases of the dev-ops lifecycle, and use software tools to contribute to real-world projects at each stage in an effective manner | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Observe and reflect upon the impact of different leadership styles, organisational structures, communication practices, and approaches to conflict management for effective professional relationships within IT companies and projects. | GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Evaluate, review, and synthesise real-world scenarios, including indigenous perspectives, regulatory requirements, professional standards, cyber security, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and codes of ethics to inform discussion and practice of IT. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Reflect upon professional practice and develop personal development plans to engage in continuous professional development of discipline specific and transferable skills. | GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO5 | Research on and critically evaluate strategies, tools and innovative methods for an effective IT professional development plan. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some units refer to Graduate Attributes (GSs) during this transition period.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning portfolio | Portfolio | 100% | Week 12 |
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 requirements
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the Learning portfolio.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SIT753 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.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
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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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