IAB305 Information Systems Lifecycle Management
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| Unit code: | IAB305 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | (IFB103 or ITD103) |
| Equivalent(s): | IAB205 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $5,172 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | IAB305 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (IFB103 or ITD103) |
| Equivalent: | IAB205 |
| Coordinator: | Alireza Nili | a.nili@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit provides the essential skills and knowledge for managing an information system across its lifecycle, spanning inception, design, implementation and production release. For systems inception, it covers the way an information system is proposed and justified, at the highest level, using a business model and business case analysis. Systems design encompasses the planning and management aspects of both business and systems architecture to support new design proposals. Systems implementation focusses on the different options and processes for purchasing off-the-shelf solutions in support of systems design. Production release covers the planning of IT infrastructure to host and run digital solutions as well as organisational change management. The unit expands on skills from IFB103 Systems Design and IAB201 Modelling Techniques for Information Systems. The skills learned in this unit will be utilised and further developed in IAB401 Enterprise Architecture.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Explain the foundations of information systems and their use and governance and project management in an organizational setting.
- Analyse major phases of the system development lifecycle and process used by organizations to manage the information systems.
- Create a proposal for an information system using business model and business case analysis and specifications.
- Develop an information system design proposal at the level of business and systems architectures which address functional and non-functional requirements.
- Analyse how information systems can be supported through IT infrastructure planning and organisational and service management processes.
- Apply project management strategies and high performing team concepts to build an effective team to deliver an analysis and recommendations for a client.
Content
This Unit examines the relationship between business needs, information systems applications, and managing information systems lifecycle and projects. You will use analytical methods to identify what problems a business is facing and will use the results of analysis to recommend a solution. You will present a proposal for an IS solution and develop a project plan to implement the solution. In broad terms, the Unit covers: business structures, information system applications for business needs, strategy planning and analysis, business models, capability analysis, target operating models for detailed analysis, a range of project management concepts and organisational change management, requirements specification, solution identification/sourcing, presenting a solution plan and proposal as well as its implementation. The focus is on large enterprise organisations although small business case studies are sometimes used. First, you will present an initial analysis of a case and then you enhance the analysis every week. Your analysis will cover a range of concepts and techniques including the above items. In addition, through a team project you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to participate as an individual and as an effective project team member. The content helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset by encouraging creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Learning Approaches
This unit is available for you to study in either on-campus or online mode. Learning in this unit includes weekly pre-recorded lectures and interactive tutorials designed to facilitate communication with your peers and teaching staff. You can expect to spend 10 - 15 hours per week involved in preparing for and attending all scheduled tutorials, completing assessment tasks, and undertaking your own independent readings to consolidate your learning.
This unit uses a modular, case-based learning approach where you will engage in collaborative activities with peers to identify, analyse, present, and report on challenges and solutions to business IT systems. The weekly lectures will be recordings. They will develop your knowledge and skills related to various aspects such as the selection, introduction, and usage of business information systems. The weekly two-hour tutorials will be conducted in face-to-face collaborative learning spaces or online. They will enable you to apply, analyse and reflect on your IT and business information systems knowledge, skills, and related issues in real-world contexts. You will be required to work in a team, as you would expect in most IT careers. Moreover, a project presentation will foster your professional communication skills, and will assist you to integrate individual and team knowledge and skills into a professional project report.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
Learning facilitator feedback on your outputs including
- Written comments on assessment work with graded criteria sheets
- Formative critique on presentation of your analysis and solution
Consultation hours are available to clarify the contents of the assignment and to provide further feedback; and you may ask teaching staff for advice and assistance during the classes.
Assessment
Overview
The assessments in this unit have been designed so that you may develop a deeper understanding of the knowledge and key skills expected of information systems graduates in a Business Analyst (BA) or IT consultant role. You will also develop the skills to work collaboratively and present confidently demonstrating effective communication of ideas and solutions.
You will create and present an initial analysis of a case and information systems solution focused on business objectives and capabilities. You will work with your team to research, analyse, and make a detailed analysis report. The report will detail the analysis of the organisation in the case, their business needs, problems, opportunities, and IT landscape, and the proposed solutions-choice, rationale of technology and systems, and plans for implementation and promoting the usage of the systems. You will have weekly activities to apply the knowledge to real-world scenarios. A written final exam, then, will ensure you have gained the skills and knowledge required.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Presentation (Oral)
You will create and present an initial analysis of a case and propose an information systems solution or approach. The presentation needs to be focused on the objectives and capabilities of an organisation in an industry segment. The presentation will need to be a recorded presentation.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Detailed Analysis
Detailed analysis: Working in a team, you will work together to analyse a case, research solutions, and create a report regarding a range of essential aspects such as selection and planning for development and implementation as well as usage of the proposed solution.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination (written)
Written Exam: Written analysis and solution to problem-solving tasks or case scenarios.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Tasks are set around freely available university modules and resources and will be made available through the unit's Canvas site. There is no prescribed textbook. Appropriate references will be made available on Canvas as well as relevant links.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing SEF students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Australian Computer Society Core Body of Knowledge
4: Technology Building
5: ICT Management
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IN01 Bachelor of Information Technology
- Demonstrate well-developed IT discipline knowledge
Relates to: ULO1 - Employ appropriate IT Methods
Relates to: ULO2 - Critically apply design and problem solving skills
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4 - Create considered and relevant IT solutions
Relates to: ULO5
PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Presentation (Oral), Detailed Analysis, Examination (written) - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Presentation (Oral), Detailed Analysis, Examination (written) - Employ digital capabilities in accessing, evaluating, utilising and communicating digital health information across a range of stakeholders, and intra- and inter-professional contexts that demonstrate independence, accountability, creativity and initiative as a HIM professional. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Detailed Analysis - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Presentation (Oral), Detailed Analysis, Examination (written) - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Presentation (Oral)
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | IAB305 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (IFB103 or ITD103) |
| Equivalent: | IAB205 |
Overview
This unit provides the essential skills and knowledge for managing an information system across its lifecycle, spanning inception, design, implementation and production release. For systems inception, it covers the way an information system is proposed and justified, at the highest level, using a business model and business case analysis. Systems design encompasses the planning and management aspects of both business and systems architecture to support new design proposals. Systems implementation focusses on the different options and processes for purchasing off-the-shelf solutions in support of systems design. Production release covers the planning of IT infrastructure to host and run digital solutions as well as organisational change management. The unit expands on skills from IFB103 Systems Design and IAB201 Modelling Techniques for Information Systems. The skills learned in this unit will be utilised and further developed in IAB401 Enterprise Architecture.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Explain the foundations of information systems and their use and governance and project management in an organizational setting.
- Analyse major phases of the system development lifecycle and process used by organizations to manage the information systems.
- Create a proposal for an information system using business model and business case analysis and specifications.
- Develop an information system design proposal at the level of business and systems architectures which address functional and non-functional requirements.
- Analyse how information systems can be supported through IT infrastructure planning and organisational and service management processes.
- Apply project management strategies and high performing team concepts to build an effective team to deliver an analysis and recommendations for a client.
Content
This Unit examines the relationship between business needs, information systems applications, and managing information systems lifecycle and projects. You will use analytical methods to identify what problems a business is facing and will use the results of analysis to recommend a solution. You will present a proposal for an IS solution and develop a project plan to implement the solution. In broad terms, the Unit covers: business structures, information system applications for business needs, strategy planning and analysis, business models, capability analysis, target operating models for detailed analysis, a range of project management concepts and organisational change management, requirements specification, solution identification/sourcing, presenting a solution plan and proposal as well as its implementation. The focus is on large enterprise organisations although small business case studies are sometimes used. First, you will present an initial analysis of a case and then you enhance the analysis every week. Your analysis will cover a range of concepts and techniques including the above items. In addition, through a team project you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to participate as an individual and as an effective project team member. The content helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset by encouraging creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Learning Approaches
This unit is available for you to study in either on-campus or online mode. Learning in this unit includes weekly pre-recorded lectures and interactive tutorials designed to facilitate communication with your peers and teaching staff. You can expect to spend 10 - 15 hours per week involved in preparing for and attending all scheduled tutorials, completing assessment tasks, and undertaking your own independent readings to consolidate your learning.
This unit uses a modular, case-based learning approach where you will engage in collaborative activities with peers to identify, analyse, present, and report on challenges and solutions to business IT systems. The weekly lectures will be recordings. They will develop your knowledge and skills related to various aspects such as the selection, introduction, and usage of business information systems. The weekly two-hour tutorials will be conducted in face-to-face collaborative learning spaces or online. They will enable you to apply, analyse and reflect on your IT and business information systems knowledge, skills, and related issues in real-world contexts. You will be required to work in a team, as you would expect in most IT careers. Moreover, a project presentation will foster your professional communication skills, and will assist you to integrate individual and team knowledge and skills into a professional project report.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
Learning facilitator feedback on your outputs including
- Written comments on assessment work with graded criteria sheets
- Formative critique on presentation of your analysis and solution
Consultation hours are available to clarify the contents of the assignment and to provide further feedback; and you may ask teaching staff for advice and assistance during the classes.
Assessment
Overview
The assessments in this unit have been designed so that you may develop a deeper understanding of the knowledge and key skills expected of information systems graduates in a Business Analyst (BA) or IT consultant role. You will also develop the skills to work collaboratively and present confidently demonstrating effective communication of ideas and solutions.
You will create and present an initial analysis of a case and information systems solution focused on business objectives and capabilities. You will work with your team to research, analyse, and make a detailed analysis report. The report will detail the analysis of the organisation in the case, their business needs, problems, opportunities, and IT landscape, and the proposed solutions-choice, rationale of technology and systems, and plans for implementation and promoting the usage of the systems. You will have weekly activities to apply the knowledge to real-world scenarios. A written final exam, then, will ensure you have gained the skills and knowledge required.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Presentation (Oral)
You will create and present an initial analysis of a case and propose an information systems solution or approach. The presentation needs to be focused on the objectives and capabilities of an organisation in an industry segment. The presentation will need to be a recorded presentation.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Detailed Analysis
Detailed analysis: Working in a team, you will work together to analyse a case, research solutions, and create a report regarding a range of essential aspects such as selection and planning for development and implementation as well as usage of the proposed solution.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination (written)
Written Exam: Written analysis and solution to problem-solving tasks or case scenarios.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Tasks are set around freely available university modules and resources and will be made available through the unit's Canvas site. There is no prescribed textbook. Appropriate references will be made available on Canvas as well as relevant links.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing SEF students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Australian Computer Society Core Body of Knowledge
4: Technology Building
5: ICT Management
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IN01 Bachelor of Information Technology
- Demonstrate well-developed IT discipline knowledge
Relates to: ULO1 - Employ appropriate IT Methods
Relates to: ULO2 - Critically apply design and problem solving skills
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4 - Create considered and relevant IT solutions
Relates to: ULO5
PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Presentation (Oral), Detailed Analysis, Examination (written) - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Presentation (Oral), Detailed Analysis, Examination (written) - Employ digital capabilities in accessing, evaluating, utilising and communicating digital health information across a range of stakeholders, and intra- and inter-professional contexts that demonstrate independence, accountability, creativity and initiative as a HIM professional. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Detailed Analysis - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Presentation (Oral), Detailed Analysis, Examination (written) - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Presentation (Oral)