Outline

Overview

This unit bridges the gap between theory and practice by integrating the knowledge and key skills developed across the Digital Business or Business Information Systems specialisation. It provides students with a practical teamwork experience to identify, analyse, and solve contemporary problems by exploring the socio-technical ecosystem in which a digital business operates. This experiential learning opportunity enhances students’ career-readiness by consolidating their professional skills and ability to apply the Business Information Systems knowledge in authentic situations.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	INFS6600
Academic unit	Business Information Systems
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	Completion of 18 credit points of units towards the Digital Business or Business Information Systems specialisation (including INFS5002)
Corequisites ?	Completion of 6 credit points towards the Digital Business or Business Information Systems specialisation
Assumed knowledge ?	Students should complete this unit in their final semester of study
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Corina Raduescu, corina.raduescu@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Groupwork Accountability Survey Peer review to assess members contribution and determine their group marks	0%	Multiple weeks	Up to 8 mins/ submission
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Project Progress One page infographic/ poster submission via Canvas	5%	Multiple weeks	3-5 mins presentation
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Assignment	Opportunity Statement & Systems Map Two infographic/ poster submissions (weeks 3 and 8)	5%	Multiple weeks Due date: 19 Apr 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 20 Apr 2023	Up to 3 mins presentation
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Leadership and Professional Development Reflection Multiple submissions	30%	Multiple weeks	Up to 2500 words
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Assignment	Group Norms and Roles Each group must establish roles and norms.	0%	Week 03 Due date: 08 Mar 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 13 Mar 2023	Up to 2 pages
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Assignment	Pitch to Partner Slides submission See Canvas for details Delivered during class time	10%	Week 05 Due date: 22 Mar 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 22 Mar 2023	5 mins presentation + 5 mins Q&A
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Presentation	Group Presentation Slides submission and live presentation	10%	Week 12 Due date: 17 May 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 17 May 2023	5 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
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Assignment	Group Report Written report	40%	Week 13 Due date: 24 May 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 26 May 2023	Up to 3500 words
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= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Problem Statement & Systems Map – opportunity/ problem identification, contextualisation using systems mapping tools to unpack its complexity. Two submissions: week 3 (initial) and 8 (progress of filling the gaps on systems maps).
Pitch to Partner – presentation of a compelling case for opportinity/ problem and a project plan. Collection of feedback from partner, academics, and peers.
Project Progres – individual presentation by each member of the team on the project progress (results, intgeration of finding into analysis, teamwork).
Group Report – detailed report clearly communicating the project background, approach, analyses, solution recommendation and implementation.
Presentation to Partner – presentation of the project work with focus on solution recommendation.
Leadership and Professional Identity Reflection – self-reflection on how individual leadership skills and professional identity developed throughout the project. Three submisisons, with the last one being a hurdle task - students must pass it in order to pass the unit.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to Unit and Project (unit introduction, unpack the brief)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 02	Project Planning (partner briefing, initial scoping, project governance, effective groupwork)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 03	Opportunity/Problem Identification (refine scoping, SME support)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 04	Project Planning & Opportunity/Problem Identification (project approach, data collection and analysis methods, SME support)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 05	Pitch to Partner and Q&A	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 06	Solution Development (refine scoping, data collection and analysis progress)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 07	Solution Development (design and develop solution)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 08	Self-directed learning (work on project, on-demand consultation)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 09	Solution Development (design and develop solution, check-in with partner)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 10	Solution Implementation (implementation plan)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 11	Solution Implementation (implementation plan)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 12	Presentation to Partner and Feedback	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 13	Specialisation and Unit Closure	Workshop (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

The capstone unit is a project unit and the focus is on “in class facilitation” as opposed to content delivery.
There will be a strong emphasis on leadership skills and professional development based on proactive participation and engagement in the project.
It is critical students attend all workshops to ensure they successfully achieve the learning outcomes, graduate qualities and deliver a high quality solution to the business partner.
By week 2 students should attend classes, be part of a group and be familiar with the unit expectations, given the first assessment submissions (reflection part 1 and problem statement/ systems maps) are due in week 3.
Students contribution will be monitored during the unit given the high groupwork component. The groupwork marks for each member will be adjusted based on the peer review assessment.
If a student doesn't contribute to the groupwork, a mechanism can be implemented for the student that can lead to their exclusion from the group. This means the excluded student will be required to complete the project alone and will lead to failure of the graduate qualities associated with groupwork.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

To be provided via Canvas Reading List.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Apply advanced principles and theories related to digital business and information systems in the context of an actual business organisation
LO2. Analyse open-ended business scenarios and evaluate the implications of digital technologies for business
LO3. Apply techniques for organisational and business process analyses to resolve an actual business problem
LO4. Communicate in a professional and confident manner, both orally and in writing, with actual business professionals
LO5. Apply team management concepts and theories to effectively work in, and manage, cross-functional teams
LO6. Analyse and reflect critically on the ethical and social implications of digital business

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Changes implemented in Sem 2/ 2022 worked very well and the USS results are very high. In collaboration with the partner the project has been updated.

Additional information

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Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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INFS6600: Business Information Systems Capstone

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect