Technology Capstone Research Project PG (11522.1)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Technology Capstone Research Project PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.25 6 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Students will have the opportunity undertake a technology focussed research project. The capstone project will enable students to develop their theoretical knowledge further in an area of interest. Through critical analysis and synthesis of research findings, the students will be able to apply their knowledge in a unique research context to understand how research could improve and advance the body of knowledge related to technology.


Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically reason and analyse a reasonably complex problem;
2. Use research methodologies in solving complex problems;
3. Use appropriate research tools, resources and technologies;
4. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative methods in research; and
5. Disseminate research findings.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas


Prerequisites

Must have completed 24 credit points at G or PG level, including either 6797 Inf. Sc. Research Methodology PG or 12090 ICT and Engineering Research Methods PG.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Dr Richa Awasthy
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Richa Awasthy
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Richa Awasthy
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Richa Awasthy
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

No required standard text. Students can consult any standard and relevant texts on the following topics: project management, requirement analysis, risk management, agile development, quality assurance and testing, time management, stakeholder analysis and communication      

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Pass grade

In order to pass this unit, students must achieve an overall pass (50 out of 100) of the total final moderated marks (which includes individual grades). Moderated marks  will be calculated based on the formula provided under 'Peer Evaluation'. 

Completion of Academic Integrity Module is required for a pass grade in the unit (and non-completion of this assessment in a unit will result in an NC grade, regardless of the students' final numerical result).

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes.

Timely submission of the assessment item 1A is required to attempt each of the other assessments, including the assessment 2 Project Proposal and Plan report. All projects and group allocations must receive approval from the unit convenors by week 3.

To successfully complete the unit, students must have a project allocation done per the "Team formation and Project Allocation (Group)" assignment. All projects and group allocations must receive approval from the unit convenors by week 3. Students who do not have an approved project will receive a zero mark for the subsequent assignments as group work components are required throughout the semester in order to demonstrate that the learning outcomes of this unit have been met. 

 

ITS Capstone Project Expo (TBA)

The ITS Capstone Project Expo aims to showcase a mix of student groups presenting, showcasing posters and displaying demos on the expo day, which will be judged by a panel from the industry. Out of all the capstone projects of the semester, three categories (ten groups in each category) of projects will be selected to participate in expo based on the final presentation/assessment by the supervisory/ examiner board. The categories are:

  • Best Presentation
  • Best Posters
  • Best Overall Project 

The best from each category will be presented an award from the school/ faculty along with a certificate. All the finalists will also receive a certificate signed by the Dean. 

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Workload

The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3 credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. 

As the units are capstone units, students are expected to devote significant number of hours in the project activities. The following table provides an indicative guide of the number of hours students should commit to their projects:

Project activities

Hours

Attendance and participation of workshops (3 x6)

18

Meetings with various stakeholders (including supervisors/ sponsors)

22

Project initiation and planning including the completion of Project Plan

50

Project execution

100

Project management including the completion of assignment B, C & D

50

Project closure and presentation (Completion of assignment E)

60

Total

300

Inclusion and engagement

Inclusion and Welfare

It is strongly recommended that students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or an ongoing health condition register with the Inclusion and Welfare Service as soon as possible so that reasonable adjustment arrangements can be made.

Participation requirements

The professional nature of this unit requires active participation and group work at all learning activities for the successful completion of this unit . If attendance and group work requirements cannot be satisfied, it is recommended that you meet with your Unit Convener to schedule this unit for a future semester. Attendance to workshops and meetings will be recorded. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items and poor PEI (peer evaluation index) from your peers..

Required IT skills

Varies due to the nature of the project the student undertakes. Students are strongly encouraged to form teams with diverse/ complementary skill sets required for the chosen project.

Work placement, internships or practicums

Some capstone projects may lead to internship opportunities. It may involve actual ICT practice in workplaces, and therefore, extra student responsibilities are required in addition to those described in this section.

Additional information

Intellectual property (IP) deed poll

Depending on the project sponsors /industry partners requirements and noting the contributions provided by the project sponsors/industry partners to this unit and project, students involved in this unit may be required to enter into a Deed Poll to assign any intellectual property created by the student to the project sponsor/industry partner.  Students are encouraged to acquire independent legal advice on the Deed Poll, the legal consequences of signing this and to clarify any queries or concerns they may have about signing the Deed Poll. 

The deed poll agreement template will be available in the unit Canvas site/ Unit website

Use of Generative AI in assessment tasks

The University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules encompass the unauthorised use of AI in assessment or the preparation of assessment, and depending on the use of the AI services, may be considered as collusion, contract cheating, plagiarism, and/or submitting for assessment the work of another person or third party.

Please read through UC's position paper on Artificial intelligence (AI): University of Canberra Approach 2023 and UC's Academic Integrity Policy for further clarification.

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