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ICT Systems Project unit (KIT700)

Introduction

The capstone project unit provides an opportunity for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their course and apply them to an authentic ICT team project. This unit extends the students development of the technical, communication and teamwork skills required by ICT professionals in practice. Students will extend their knowledge and skills in the areas of project management and system development using the agile methodology. Students will have the opportunity to apply their specialisation specific knowledge and skills that they have acquired to a significant project.

Summary

Unit name ICT Systems Project
Unit code KIT700
Credit points 25
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator Doctor Ming Wong
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Use project management processes and methodologies to design and develop an ICT solution that supports the needs of a client and adheres to professional standards
  • Apply a user-centred approach to design and evaluate an ICT solution while collaborating and communicating with a range of stakeholders
  • Effectively communicate technical and non-technical information to a range of stakeholders
  • Apply effective teamwork skills to collaborate, communicate and contribute to shared goals in ICT professional practice

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

125 credit points passed in K7I MITS.|KIT503

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On-Campus Melbourne teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team.

In Hobart and Launceston:

  • 1 x 1hr Online Lectures in Weeks 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12.
  • 5 x 30min Tutorials (Project Management Meetings) in the semester.
  • 1 x 6hr Workshop (ICT Showcase) in Week 13.

Students are expected to attend all online lectures and tutorials.

AssessmentPresentation and Demo (10%)|Agile Sprint 1 (15%)|Initiation Report (15%)|Professionalism (15%)|Agile Sprint 2 (20%)|Agile Sprint 3 (25%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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