Course Title: Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: BUSM8864C
Course Title: Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5394 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Coordinator - Mark Tasman
9225 8444
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NIL
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.
It applies to individuals whose responsibilities may include improving, evaluating, acquiring, maintaining and supporting ICT for organisations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
Element: |
2. Evaluate effect of changes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Evaluate impact of proposed changes to ICT systems and products against strategic objectives of organisation 2.2 Evaluate the difficulty of implementing proposed changes to ICT systems and products 2.3 Prioritise proposed changes to refine opportunities and assist in scheduling implementation 2.4 Document evaluation process and provide to superior for feedback |
Element: |
3. Plan implementation of changes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop action plan to implement proposed changes including prioritised schedule and consistency with organisational policy and procedures 3.2 Detail standards, targets and implementation methods in action plan 3.3 Provide action plan to superior for feedback and approval |
Element: |
3. Plan implementation of changes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop action plan to implement proposed changes including prioritised schedule and consistency with organisational policy and procedures 3.2 Detail standards, targets and implementation methods in action plan 3.3 Provide action plan to superior for feedback and approval |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the competency (ICTICT517). Learning activities will incorporate
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Individual and group work on assignments, and knowledge based assessments.
Elements and Performance Criteria of ICTICT517 (BUSM8864C)
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Evaluate current strategic plan and propose changes |
1.1 Analyse and document current strategic plan of organisation against industry environment and organisational objectives 1.2 Determine and document current state of ICT systems and practices in organisation 1.3 Compare strategic plan objectives and current state of ICT to determine ICT gaps, improvement opportunities, and proposed changes 1.4 Report on proposed changes, gaps and improvement opportunities to superior |
2. Evaluate effect of changes |
2.1 Evaluate impact of proposed changes to ICT systems and products against strategic objectives of organisation 2.2 Evaluate the difficulty of implementing proposed changes to ICT systems and products 2.3 Prioritise proposed changes to refine opportunities and assist in scheduling implementation 2.4 Document evaluation process and provide to superior for feedback |
3. Plan implementation of changes |
3.1 Develop action plan to implement proposed changes including prioritised schedule and consistency with organisational policy and procedures 3.2 Detail standards, targets and implementation methods in action plan 3.3 Provide action plan to superior for feedback and approval |
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for ICTICT517 is detailed below:
Week |
Topics/Discussions |
ICTICT517 Elements |
1 |
Introduction to Strategy Planning |
1.1 |
2 |
Determine and confirm client business expectations |
1.2 |
3 |
Evaluate current business strategy - Analyse current strategic plan -RMIT Strategic Plan to 2020 Assessment 2 - Project Released |
1.1 – 3.3 |
4 |
Evaluate current business strategy - Compare current ICT practice to strategic plan - RMIT ICT Plan to 2020 Knowledge Assessment 1 – Quiz Released |
1.3, 1.4 |
5 |
Areas of Delivery (AOD) - RMIT 2020 Lynda Certificate Due (Creating Your IT Strategy) |
1.3, 1.4 |
6 |
GANTT Chart and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) |
2.3, 3.1 |
7 |
Work on Assessment 3 – Task 1 Assessment 2 - Project Task 1 Due |
1.1 – 3.3 |
8 |
What makes an effective Strategic Plan? |
2.1, 2.2 |
9 |
Work on Assessment 3 – Task 2 |
2.1 – 2.4 |
10 |
How to Develop a Strategic Plan? |
3.1 – 3.3 |
11 |
Assessment 2 – Project Task 2 (Group Presentations) Assessment 2 - Project Task 2 Due |
2.1 – 2.4 |
12 |
Assessment 2 – Project Task 2 (Group Presentations) |
2.1 – 2.4 |
13 |
Information and Data Collection Methods |
3.1 – 3.3 |
14 |
Developing Action Plan |
3.1 |
15 |
Work on Assessment 3 – Task 3 |
3.1 – 3.3 |
16 |
Assessment 2 Project Task 3 Due |
3.1 – 3.3 |
17 |
Re-submission of Assessments (If applicable) |
|
18 |
Re-submission of Assessments (If applicable) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 3: Project
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
|
X |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
|
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
X |
|
2.1 |
|
X |
|
2.2 |
X |
X |
|
2.3 |
X |
X |
|
2.4 |
|
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
X |
|
3.2 |
|
|
X |
3.3 |
|
|
X |
Assessment Tasks
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Task 1: Knowledge Assessment -1
Task 2: Knowledge Assessment -2
Task 3: Project Assessment
Assessments
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of this course and must achieve a satisfactory standard in each assessment. Assessment methods have been designed to measure student's competency in each course over multiple tasks.
Resubmissions
For each assessment submitted by the due date in this course students will be given feedback within 2 weeks of the assessment submission. If you do not submit your assessment by the due date or if your first attempt is not satisfactory you will be allowed a single resubmission attempt for each assessment in this course. You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
Due dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Extensions
If you will not be able to meet the due date for an assessment you may apply to your teacher for an extension of up to seven days by completing the Application of Time to Submit Assessment Work Form at https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/documents/Students/Student_forms/Application-for-extension-of-time-to-submit-work.pdf Applications for an extension of time must be received before the due date for an assessment.
Special Consideration
If unforeseen circumstances beyond your control prevent you from submitting your work on time you may be eligible to apply for special consideration. For further information regarding special consideration, please refer to the RMIT Special Consideration page at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/special-consideration
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix for ICTICT517 (BUSM8864C):
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
|
X |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
|
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
X |
|
2.1 |
|
X |
|
2.2 |
X |
X |
|
2.3 |
X |
X |
|
2.4 |
|
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
X |
|
3.2 |
|
|
X |
3.3 |
|
|
X |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
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