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ISYS3400 Information Systems Project. Semester 2, 2011. ISYS3400 Information Systems Project. Credit points: 6 Prerequisites: INFO3402 Management of IT Projects and Systems ISYS3401 Analytical Methods & Information Systems Classes: 1 hour class meeting Fridays at 10 or 11
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ISYS3400 Information Systems Project Semester 2, 2011 G Kennedy, 2011
ISYS3400 Information Systems Project • Credit points: 6 • Prerequisites: • INFO3402 Management of IT Projects and Systems • ISYS3401 Analytical Methods & Information Systems • Classes: 1 hour class meetingFridays at 10 or 11 • Team meeting: 1 hour per week G Kennedy, 2011
Any inquiries to Dr Simon PoonCourse coordinator School of IT Building J11, Room 441 simon.poon@sydney.edu.au G Kennedy, 2011
What students said The best thing about the IS project is: 1. “having created a prototype, being able to produce a final product that worked, and being able to present it to the client” 2. “Supervisor Meetings” 3. “Being able to apply all that we've learnt throughout the years in our ISYS majors and bring it all together in 1 unit - allowed us to experience a project in a 'real world' setting but with supervisors to assist you along the way” 4. “The lessons I can take away with me that i can use to my advantage in the real world”. G J Kennedy 2006
What students said The best thing about the IS project is: 5. “new experiences” 6. “Experience of time gained from working in a team on a high pressured, high deliverable focused project with a short time frame”. 7. “The whole experience of working in a group to solve a problem- both frustrating and rewarding- probably more like the real workforce than any other IS course at the uni”. 8. “Applying Project management and organisational skills”. G J Kennedy 2006
Finding a project G Kennedy, 2011
Project Proposal form G Kennedy, 2011
Characteristics of a Suitable Project • Useful to the organisation, not critical • An ‘information system’ problem • Database, web interface, transactions • Not too large or complex • Six students, 8 hours a week for 10 weeks = 480 hours • An ‘open’ solution – not too specific • A specific contact person available. G Kennedy, 2011
Examples of previous projects (1) • Content management system for the British Council • Automated website for Veterinary Education and Information Network (VEIN) • Administration system for the Australian Airforce Cadet Corps • Website to receive, track and report on clients' requests for updates and services G Kennedy, 2011
Examples of previous projects(2) • Administration system for Sydney Uni Village • A prototype web-based manual training program • Website for tracking open source software for the NSW Government • Manufacturing information system for a tie manufacturer • Administration system for a 100 room backpackers hostel G Kennedy, 2011
How do you go about finding a project? • Take a Proposal form • Look out for challenging problems • Talk to friends and relations • Ask around at small or medium businesses G Kennedy, 2011
Forming a team G Kennedy, 2011
What makes a good team? • People who can get on • People with a variety of skills • programmers • writers • English speakers • Girls and guys G Kennedy, 2011
Team Contract form G Kennedy, 2011
The Accenture Prize G Kennedy, 2011
Presenting G Kennedy, 2011
Question time G Kennedy, 2011
and the winner is …. G Kennedy, 2011
For best results … … hit the ground running G Kennedy, 2011