bus5bpd business intelligence project
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE PROJECT
BUS5BPD
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will have the opportunity to apply many of the aspects covered in this program through undertaking project planning, analysis, and design of real world business intelligence system. The student will work in small groups/teams and will be required to prepare a project plan, analyse, document and present business intelligence information requirements, design a solution to meet those requirements, document and present project design as well as write a detailed report justifying the chosen design and solution
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPetrus Usmanij
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BUS5BID, BUS5EBI, BUS5MIP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Intelligence roadmap: the complete project lifecycle for decision support applications | Recommended | Moss, L. and Atre, S., 2003 | ADDISON WESLEY, 5TH EDN. |
| Readings | Business Intelligence: making better decisions faster | Recommended | Vitt, E., Luckevich, M., and S. Misner, 2002 | REDMOND WASH, MICROSOFT PRESS, 2002 |
| Readings | Business Intelligence: practices, technologies and management | Recommended | Sabherwal, R. and Becerra-Fernandez, 2011 | JOHN WILEY & SONS INC., 2011 |
| Readings | Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems | Recommended | Turban, E., Sharda, R. and Delen, D., 2014 | PEARSON, 9TH EDN. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Produce business intelligence architectural views for the business, information, technology and applications domain
- Activities:
- Lecture seminars, lab sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
02. Produce a roadmap process to the business intelligence portfolio to support long-term strategy
- Activities:
- Lecture seminars, lab sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
03. Lead stakeholders to identify and document business processes and functions
- Activities:
- Lecture seminars, lab sessions, meeting with clients
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
04. Interpret enterprise goals and link them to IT goals and strategy
- Activities:
- Lab sessions, group discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
05. Understand and plan business intelligence operations and their management
- Activities:
- Lecture seminars, lab sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
06. Outline the business, information and application domains at an enterprise level
- Activities:
- Lecture seminars, lab session, group discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
07. Develop skills in business communication, project presentation, time management and team work
- Activities:
- Group discussions and presentations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPetrus Usmanij
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| lab participation | equivalent to 500-words | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2,500-word analysis and information requirements document | 30 | 01, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 2,500-word project design | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 500-word project planning document | 10 | 01, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one individual 10-minute presentation of project analysis | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| one individual 10-minute presentation on project design | 10 | 07 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPetrus Usmanij
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| lab participation | equivalent to 500-words | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2,500-word analysis and information requirements document | 30 | 01, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 2,500-word project design | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 500-word project planning document | 10 | 01, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one individual 10-minute presentation of project analysis | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| one individual 10-minute presentation on project design | 10 | 07 |