Course Title: Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: BUSM8864C
Course Title: Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
Important Information:
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381
Course Contact Email: Luke.Eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Chandra Nannegari
Email: chandra.nannegari@rmit.edu.au
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
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
Element: |
1. Evaluate current strategic plan and propose changes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse and document current strategic plan of organisation against industry environment and organisational objectives |
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 |
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 |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include theory sessions, practical lab sessions, tutorial sessions, and out-of-class research and homework.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities
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 |
Date |
Topics/Discussions |
ICTICT517 Elements |
1 |
4-10 Jul |
Introduction to Strategy Planning |
1.1 |
2 |
11-17 Jul |
Determine and confirm client business expectations |
1.2 |
3 |
18-24 Jul |
Evaluate current business strategy - Analyse current strategic plan -RMIT Strategic Plan to 2020 Assessment 3 - Project Released |
1.1 – 3.3 |
4 |
25-31 Jul |
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 |
1-7 Aug |
Areas of Delivery (AOD) - RMIT 2020 Knowledge Assessment 1 – Quiz Due |
1.3, 1.4 |
6 |
8-14 Aug |
Selecting Business Level Resources |
2.3, 3.1 |
7 |
15-21 Aug |
Work on Assessment 3 – Task 1 Assessment 3 - Project Task 1 Due |
1.1 – 3.3 |
8 |
22-28 Aug |
What makes an effective Strategic Plan? |
2.1, 2.2 |
Mid-Semester break (29 Aug to 4th Sep) | |||
9 |
5-11 Sep |
Work on Assessment 3 – Task 2 |
2.1 – 2.4 |
10 |
12-18 Sep |
Assessment 3 - Project Task 2 |
3.1 – 3.3 |
11 |
19-25 Sep |
Assessment 3 – Project Task 2 (Group Presentations) Assessment 3 - Project Task 2 Due |
2.1 – 2.4 |
12 |
26 Sep-2 Oct |
Supporting Business Level Strategies Knowledge Assessment - 2 Released Assessment 3 – Project Task 2 (Group Presentations) Continued |
2.1 – 2.4 |
13 |
3-9 Oct |
Work on Assessment 3 - Task 3 Knowledge Assessment - 2 Due |
3.1 – 3.3 |
14 |
10-16 Oct |
Work on Assessment 3 - Task 3 |
3.1 |
15 |
17-23 Oct |
Work on Assessment 3 – Task 3 Assessment 3 – Project Task 3 Due |
3.1 – 3.3 |
16 |
24-30 Oct |
Re-submission of Assessments (If applicable) |
3.1 – 3.3 |
17 |
31 Oct - 6 Nov |
Re-submission of Assessments (If applicable) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
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:
- Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment -1
- Assessment 2: Knowledge Assessment -2
- Assessment 3: Project Assessment
You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix for ICTICT517 (BUSM8864C):
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Element |
Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 - Online Quiz 1 |
Assessment 2 - Online Quiz 2 |
Assessment 3 - Integrated Project |
| 1. Evaluate current strategic plan and propose changes | 1.1 Analyse and document current strategic plan of organisation against industry environment and organisational objectives |
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Task 1 |
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1.2 Determine and document current state of ICT systems and practices in organisation |
Q3 |
Task 1 |
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1.3 Compare strategic plan objectives and current state of ICT to determine ICT gaps, improvement opportunities, and proposed changes |
Q6, Q9 |
Q5, Q6 |
Task 1 |
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1.4 Report on proposed changes, gaps and improvement opportunities to superior |
Q2 |
Task 1 |
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| 2. Evaluate effect of changes | 2.1 Evaluate impact of proposed changes to ICT systems and products against strategic objectives of organisation |
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Task 2 |
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2.2 Evaluate the difficulty of implementing proposed changes to ICT systems and products |
Q8 |
Task 2 |
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2.3 Prioritise proposed changes to refine opportunities and assist in scheduling implementation |
Q1, Q9 |
Task 2 |
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2.4 Document evaluation process and provide to superior for feedback |
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Q10 |
Task 2 |
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| 3. Plan implementation of changes | 3.1 Develop action plan to implement proposed changes including prioritised schedule and consistency with organisational policy and procedures |
Q4, Q7 |
Task 3 |
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3.2 Detail standards, targets and implementation methods in action plan |
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Task 3 |
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3.3 Provide action plan to superior for feedback and approval |
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Task 3 |
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:
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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
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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.
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Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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