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FIT5238 · Information technology systems capstone project

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Information Technology

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit gives you the opportunity to research contemporary approaches to developing a defined project applying and integrating the skills and knowledge you have already gained in your course. You will develop a specific project, and carry out research or design in a systematic manner to develop and deliver a solution to a complex problem in your area of study.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
Suzhou (SEU)Term 3Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Assignment 1: Team Research and Concept Development Written50%
2Assignment 2: Team System BuildArtefact40%
3Assignment. 3: Individual Reflection Portfolio10%

Assignments 1 & 2 No Special consideration available.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

  1. Critically analyse, as a team, complex information relevant to advanced specialist domains and identify requirements interpreting how they may be of benefit stakeholders.
  2. Apply, working within a team, new concepts as well as aspects of theoretical approaches already learned, selecting the most appropriate fit for a specific solution
  3. Evaluate, assess and communicate both personal and team progress and learning, thus engaging in meaningful reflective practice of one's self and the outcomes and process of the projects.

Workload

ActivityDuration
Lectures16 hours
Studio activities24 hours

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