ISYS3400 Preliminary 1 ISYS3400 Information Systems Project Semester 2, 2011 G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 2 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 meeting Fridays at 10 or 11 Team meeting: 1 hour per week

ISYS3400 Preliminary 3 G Kennedy, 2011 Any inquiries to Dr Simon Poon Course coordinator School of IT Building J11, Room 441

ISYS3400 Preliminary 4 G J Kennedy 2006 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”. What students said

ISYS3400 Preliminary 5 G J Kennedy 2006 What students said 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”. The best thing about the IS project is:

ISYS3400 Preliminary 6 Finding a project G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 7 Project Proposal form G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 8 Characteristics of a Suitable Project 1. Useful to the organisation, not critical 2. An ‘information system’ problem Database, web interface, transactions 3. Not too large or complex Six students, 8 hours a week for 10 weeks = 480 hours 4. An ‘open’ solution – not too specific 5. A specific contact person available. G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 9 G Kennedy, 2011 Examples of previous projects (1) 1. Content management system for the British Council 2. Automated website for Veterinary Education and Information Network (VEIN) 3. Administration system for the Australian Airforce Cadet Corps 4. Website to receive, track and report on clients' requests for updates and services

ISYS3400 Preliminary 10 G Kennedy, 2011 Examples of previous projects(2) 5. Administration system for Sydney Uni Village 6. A prototype web-based manual training program 7. Website for tracking open source software for the NSW Government 8. Manufacturing information system for a tie manufacturer 9. Administration system for a 100 room backpackers hostel

ISYS3400 Preliminary 11 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

ISYS3400 Preliminary 12 Forming a team G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 13 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

ISYS3400 Preliminary 14 Team Contract form G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 15 The Accenture Prize G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 16 Presenting G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 17 Question time G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 18 and the winner is …. G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Preliminary 19 For best results … … hit the ground running G Kennedy, 2011