INFOMGMT 399 : Capstone: Information Management

Business and Economics

2025 Semester Two (1255) (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: People and Place
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism
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 3)
  2. Manage time and demonstrate organizational and problem solving skills. (Capability 8)
  3. Develop analytical skills and effective communication, both orally and in writing (Capability 6.1 and 6.2)
  4. Work collaboratively as an effective member of a team and develop interpersonal skills. (Capability 6.1 and 7)
  5. Practice awareness of ethical issues when working in culturally-diverse groups (Capability 7 and 8)
  6. Develop awareness of the responsibilities of an Information Technology professional (Capability 1.1)

Assessments

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

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

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.

This course, being a capstone, does not prescribe any textbook, nor does it hand out a list of bibliographical references.
It will, though, use Canvas to post material that will help students with teamwork skills, time management, team management, and collaborative work.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester 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 and respond with summaries and actions.

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

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

The Semester 2025 version of our course will see  the following changes as a result of students´ feedback in 2024: 
- Earlier student exposure and engagement with the Design Thinking process.
- Deepen into the specifications of the project in a way that goals become more explicit.
- Increase the number and frequency of students' activities that help them further develop their presentation skills, team report writing, and team creative solution development. 


Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations 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. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

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 25/02/2025 08:06 a.m.