INFOMGMT 399 : Capstone: Information Management

Business and Economics

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Students work in a small group to solve a substantial problem. Groups are expected to reason on a problem, devise a solution, produce an artefact and present their work. The capstone provides an opportunity to students to further develop their technical and communication skills.Prerequisite: BUSAN 201 or INFOMGMT 292, and COMPSCI 230 or INFOSYS 220, and 15 points from COMPSCI 215, INNOVENT 203, OPSMGT 258, SCIGEN 201, and 30 points from BUSAN 300-305, COMPSCI 345, INFOMGMT 390, 392, 393, INFOSYS 300, 320-323, 330, 338, 339, 341, MKTG 308, OPSMGT 357

Course Overview

Capstone courses are generally seen to have three main aims: integrating the programme, reflecting on prior learning, and transitioning into the workplace. Using this as a starting point, this Information and Technology Management capstone is seen as an opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained on the entire programme through problem-based learning and development of a professional identity. Students will be allocated into groups who will take on a group project for an entire semester and are required to design, develop and produce an output that will demonstrate the accumulation of what has been learned. Students will work under the guidance of one academic advisor. The advisor will mentor and advise the group during the project duration. 
This capstone course is designed to permit the student to exhibit judgement, critical thinking and communication skills, and the ability to use relevant technology; all these skills have been developed throughout the programme. Students can demonstrate their understanding in complex problem identification and prove capable of providing a solution. 

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply the knowledge and the skills learnt in previous courses to a concrete problem (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
  2. Manage time and demonstrate organizational and problem solving skills. (Capability 2 and 4.1)
  3. Develop analytical skills and effective communication, both orally and in writing (Capability 4.1 and 4.2)
  4. Work collaboratively as an effective member of a team and develop interpersonal skills. (Capability 4.3 and 5.1)
  5. Practice awareness of ethical issues when working in culturally-diverse groups (Capability 5.1 and 6)
  6. Develop awareness of the responsibilities of an Information Technology professional (Capability 5.2 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Stage reports 30% Group Coursework
In-class communication 15% Individual Coursework
Team member peer review 15% Peer Coursework
Artefact 20% Individual Coursework
Final report 20% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Stage reports
In-class communication
Team member peer review
Artefact
Final report

The minimum pass mark for this course is a C-.

Key Topics

The following timetable is indicative of how the course would unfold.
Please notice: the timetable shown below may (and will) be modified prior to the start of the course.

Timetabling requirements Activities 
Week Class type  Venue  
1 Lecture: 1 @ 3 hr Lecture theatre  a) Introduction to the course 
b) Introducing topic options & supervisors 
   Students attend selected sessions led by supervisors that further introduce project options 
   Students consider topic options submit ranked preferences for 3 through Canvas survey 
2 Lecture: 1 @ 2 hr Lecture theatre  Students notified of their assigned topic/group/supervisor via Canvas 
 Tutorials: n concurrent streams @ 1 hr  Informal sessions in research groups to plan projects, including groupwork. 
    
3 Lecture: 1 @ 2 hr Lecture theatre  Stage report 1 due  (example) 
 Tutorials  Proposal 
   Informal sessions in research groups to further develop projects and to prepare  
   Informal group session 
4 Lecture: 1 @ 2 hr 
Tutorials Lecture theatre  Students will do independent study towards Stage report 2 
5   Stage report 2 due  (example) 
   Group work 
6 Lecture: 1 @ 2 hr 
Tutorials Lecture theatre Informal sessions to include feedback on Stage report 2 and further group-based planning for data collection 
   Students will do independent study and group-based work 
Mid-semester break   
7-9 Tutorials  Informal sessions will continue to enable peer-to-peer and supervisor support for projects. 
   Students will continue independent and group-based work and prepare 
Stage report 3 due  (example) 
Peer Review Assessment 
10 Lecture: 1 @ 2 hr 
Tutorials Lecture theatre  Research Showcase – groups to present research findings  
    
11 Lecture: 1 @ 2 hr 
Tutorials  Research Showcase – groups to present research findings 
12   Final Report due in final teaching week 
Artefact due on final teaching week 

Special Requirements

None

Workload Expectations

This course is a 15-point capstone course. 

30 contact hours 

Split in 10 sessions in 10 weeks that vary in duration as per delivery mode below.  

Student’s workload for this course is 10 hours per week in average. 

It consists of 

  • at least 2 hours of lectures in weeks 1 to 4, 
  • 2-3 hours of tutorials in weeks 5 to 8, 
  • 1 hour of student presentations in weeks 5 to 10, 
  • and typically, 6 to 9 weekly hours of self-directed study, group meetings and presentations in weeks 3 to 12. 

The workload is unlikely to be evenly spread across all weeks. 

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Delivery mode   
10 group meetings whereby:   
- Lecturer addresses the class to deliver key aspects of the course.   
- Teams will meet to advance their project in hands-on sessions.   
- Teams will report progress and interact with other groups.  

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to receive credit for components of the course.
Attendance on campus is required for the final presentations.

Learning Resources

Learning resources will be available on Canvas.

Student Feedback

During the course Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the staff responsible for the course and staff-student consultative committees.

At the end of the course students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback.

Your feedback helps to improve the course and its delivery for all students.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Copyright

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.

You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 28/02/2021 06:07 p.m.