James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

CP5046 - ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design

Available to IT postgraduate students only with the permission of the program co-ordinator. It is highly recommended that students take CP5046 in the second last teaching period or trimester of study.

Subject Description

This subject will introduce the various approaches to and professional best practice for IT project management. Student will work on an IT project using agile methodologies as a basis for further development in CP5047. Students are encouraged to select a project from industry, the local community, or the university research community. Projects will be developed in teams to provide team management and interpersonal communication skills in a professional context. It is highly recommended that students select appropriate subjects (marketing, web development, game development etc) prior to this subject to enhance the project outcomes in the area in which they wish to pursue a project (and a future career).

Learning Outcomes

• choose and apply the appropriate agile methodologies
• evaluate and select appropriate tools and technologies to meet project requirements
• convey technical information clearly through presentations, demonstrations and documentation
• critically reflect on progress to tailor self learning goals to advance professional development
• apply scientific research methodologies and develop literature reviews to initiate and plan complex projects

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group
• Written > Project plan - (20%) - Group
• Written > Project report - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Research report - (20%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP3046

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