Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: BUSM8864C
Course Title: Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Jyoti Sharma
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4448
Course Contact Email: jyoti.sharma@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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 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 |
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 |
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
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.
Knowledge Assessment - Task 1
Knowledge Assessment - Task 2
Assessment 3 - Integrated Project
Teaching Schedule
WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities1 |
15-21 July 2024 |
Introduction to the course ICT Needs, ICT Initiatives and strategic Direction |
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2 |
22-28 July |
Strategic Planning, SWOT Analysis, Internal and External Analysis Assessment Groups |
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3 |
29 July - 4 August |
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Assessment 3 - Integrated Project Released |
4 |
5-11 August |
Knowledge Assessment - Task 1 - Discussion | Knowledge Assessment - Task 1 - Released |
5 |
12-18 August |
Trend Analysis Significance of Trend Analysis Significance of identifying emerging system and product trends for the organisation Diverse ways to identify current and emerging system and product trends Align ICT initiatives with strategic direction of the organisation Significance of aligning ICT initiatives with strategic direction of an organisation |
Knowledge Assessment - Task 1 - Due on 16 August 2024 - 5.30pm |
6 |
19-25 August |
ICT Goals RMIT Goals ICT Needs Understanding ICT Needs ICT requirements in education |
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7 |
26 August - 1 September |
Tech at the edge: Trends reshaping the future of IT and business The Future of ICT Service Operations in 2024: Key Insights and Predictions Driving Innovation across four pillars The Future of Technology in Education: What to Expect |
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MID – SEMESTER BREAK |
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8 |
9-15 September |
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9 |
16-22 September |
Assessment Submission | Assessment 3 - Integrated Project - TASK 1 - Due on 20 September, 2024 - 5.30 pm |
10 |
23-29 September |
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11 |
30 September - 6 October |
Current ICT practices, Transforming ICT gaps in opportunities | |
12 |
7-13 October |
Implementation strategies and Common Challenges | Assessment 3 - Task 2 - Due on 11 October 2024, 5.30pm |
13 |
14-20 October |
Organisation Culture and Monitoring Progress of ICT initiatives / Presentation | Knowledge Assessment - Released |
14 |
21-27 October |
Presentation Week | Assessment 3 - Task 3/Presentation - Due on 25 October 2024, 5.30pm |
15 |
28 October - 3 November |
Revision | Knowledge Assessment - Due on 1 November 2024, 5.30 pm |
16 |
4-10 November |
Let's Revise | |
17 |
11-17 November |
Resubmissions | |
18 |
18-24 November |
Resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
There is no specified Text Book required for this course. You will need laptop with charger for each class .
You may also refer to various media, websites, textbooks and e-books as indicated in Canvas
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
Assessment 1 - Online Test 1
For this assessment you have to complete an online quiz which will be releases through Canvas. You have to answer all 15 questions. Please answer all questions with all required details as per the assessment instructions.
Assessment 2 - Online Test 2
The quiz will be released through canvas in week 13. Quiz is due in week 15. The exact date and time will be made available through canvas. Students will be completing the quiz outside the class time through canvas
Assessment 3:
This assessment has three tasks.
Task1: Report
Task 2: Recommended Changes and Implementation Strategy
Task 3: Presentation
This is a Group Assessment. For this assessment, you have to form a team with maximum of 3 members. Your team will be required to review and analyse an ICT Strategic Plan for an organisation. For the purpose of this assessment, you will be using RMIT as the example organisation
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
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.
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