CIS 3006 Business Computing Project

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RATIONALE:

This course is designed to be a major piece of independent work which brings together the skills students have acquired during the course. Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to demonstrate project management and interpersonal communication skills in addition to technical expertise in the analysis, design, development and implementation of business information systems.

SYNOPSIS:

Students are given as much freedom as possible in the choice of a project. A student may propose a project or undertake a project nominated by the Examiner. All projects will involve students in requirements definition, database design, system design, system development and implementation based on tools, techniques, methodologies, programming languages and databases covered in the program. Each student will play the role of project manager for his/her project. In this capacity, the student will be responsible for project planning and progress monitoring and control. The course also places an emphasis on written and verbal communication skills.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate project management skills;
2. demonstrate a professional approach in completing a practical project;
3. demonstrate the technical (analysis, design, programming) and communication skills required for a successful project encompassing the full systems development life cycle;
4. demonstrate strong communication skills in the preparation and delivery of formal documentation and presentations to management and user groups;
5. write clearly, logically, and concisely at a high level of proficiency;
6. develop sound arguments and express them in spoken and written form;
7. employ a systematic approach to drafting, revision, and editing written and oral communications;
8. identify and minimise barriers to effective communications;
9. work constructively in groups;
10. adapt their styles of written, oral, and non-verbal communication and their modes of delivery to the needs of a particular audience.

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

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ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   Not applicable.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   A project submitted after the examination period by a student who has not received approval for late submission may be subjected to penalties or may be rejected without being marked.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must submit a completed project which demonstrates a satisfactory level of achievement in all essential objectives.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   This course does not have set assignments. Projects will be graded using the material submitted as final deliverables. On completion of the project, students will be given a final grade for the course. Marks are not given in this course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no examination in this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Not applicable.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm. Students should also read the Faculty of Business Guide to Policies and Procedures of the Faculty which can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/buspolproc.html.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Learning Resources: Prescribed text and materials (see above); prescribed reference materials (see above); and course Website accessible via USQConnect.
2. Students assigned a "Credit" grade shall have met the passing requirements and will have demonstrated a higher level of achievement.
3. Students assigned a "Distinction" grade shall have met the passing requirements and will have demonstrated a high level of achievement together with flair, insight, originality and excellence.
4. Students assigned a "High Distinction" grade shall have met the passing requirements and produced a project demonstrating outstanding and exceptional merit.
5. Students who do not meet the project management reporting requirements will not be awarded a grade higher than a "Pass".
6. Students should organise their affairs to ensure that they meet due dates for all assignments. Extensions will be granted only under exceptional extenuating circumstances, normally involving a significant medical condition. Work commitments would not normally constitute exceptional extenuating circumstances.