Information & Communication Technology Project (9785.3)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
The unit integrates the theory, knowledge, and skills learned in the individual units of the course, and it offers students the opportunity to apply them to solve industry standard projects. Through the projects, students will reflect, synthesize and apply the professional and the generic skills learned; in particular, students will reinforce and further develop their independent research skills, team working skills, project management skills, and critical thinking and problem solving skills. Through working on sizable industry standard projects, the unit is aiming at transforming the mindsets of the students from coursework study to performing professional tasks. The unit prepares students ready for jobs or further higher degree studies.
1. State and analyse a problem related to the latest development and challenges in the ICT industry;
2. Formulate a solution based on the synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course, and propose a project to address it;
3. Develop and implement a viable ICT project plan that adheres to professional best practices, the code of ethics, industry standards, and the social implications of the proposed solution;
4. Adequately address the context of ICT projects by considering social and economic constraints, cultural contexts (including Indigenous issues), legal and ethical considerations, risk-benefit balance, digital inequality, and the interests of stakeholders; and
5. Demonstrate professional skills, such as teamwork, communication and project management in the development of an ICT project, including an understanding of the role of professional bodies and societies.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
This unit is only available to students in
322AA Bachelor of Information Technology
560AA Bachelor of Software Engineering
706AA Bachelor of Business Informatics
815AA Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Commerce
998AA Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
838AA Bachelor of Software Engineering/Bachelor of Business Informatics
ETB001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
ITB101 Bachelor of Engineering Technology
MGIT01 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Information Technology
MGIT02 Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Information Technology
MGIT03 Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Business Informatics
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. State and analyse a problem related to the latest development and challenges in the ICT industry;
2. Formulate a solution based on the synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course, and propose a project to address it;
3. Develop and implement a viable ICT project plan that adheres to professional best practices, the code of ethics, industry standards, and the social implications of the proposed solution;
4. Adequately address the context of ICT projects by considering social and economic constraints, cultural contexts (including Indigenous issues), legal and ethical considerations, risk-benefit balance, digital inequality, and the interests of stakeholders; and
5. Demonstrate professional skills, such as teamwork, communication and project management in the development of an ICT project, including an understanding of the role of professional bodies and societies.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Must have passed 48 credit points including unit 11408 Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship AND must have passed unit 7173 Systems Project and Quality Management OR 9789 Technology and Engineering Management.This unit is only available to students in
322AA Bachelor of Information Technology
560AA Bachelor of Software Engineering
706AA Bachelor of Business Informatics
815AA Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Commerce
998AA Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
838AA Bachelor of Software Engineering/Bachelor of Business Informatics
ETB001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
ITB101 Bachelor of Engineering Technology
MGIT01 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Information Technology
MGIT02 Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Information Technology
MGIT03 Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Business Informatics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Dr Ahmed Imran |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Ahmed Imran |
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