Course Description
Consultation with a client to determine the digital, networked application need. Planning and design for a digital, networked application to satisfy client needs. Initial stages of software development and testing. Project planning and management. Interim reporting. Instruction on cutting edge topics in web design and web software development.
Athena Title
Technology Capstone Project
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in MIST 7590
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
MIST 7520E and MIST 7530E and MIST 7570E and MIST 7571E
Corequisite
MIST 7540 or MIST 7540E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will gain experience in the entire process of working with clients to plan and develop solutions for business or other problems and create a digital, networked application to implement the solution. Students will learn to work in a team to consult with a client and design and provide a solution. They will learn to understand, appreciate, and deal with the realities of project management and project work, and they will gain experience utilizing the knowledge from courses in database management, internet programming, systems analysis, and project management as they create their digital, networked solution.
Topical Outline
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the business need, complete a feasibility study, define the project scope, negotiate conditions, create a project charter, and achieve approval of a project objectives and deliverables; Analyze risks and create a risk management plan; Prepare a detailed plan including a project schedule, resource chart, and budget; Apply project management techniques for planning and estimating and use an advanced project management technology; Execute work, e.g., enable communication, coordinate work groups, manage stakeholders, deliver progress reports, manage trade- offs between scope, cost, and time; Build leadership and effectively manage IS project teams; Test system, test user acceptance, conduct training, develop system documentation, and create final project-related business recommendations e.g., consulting report.
Syllabus