Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Demonstrate knowledge of information systems through the development of software applications to address real-world problems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Demonstrate an understanding of information systems and formal modelling, development tools, and systems' build requirements when developing software applications for identified clients.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Conduct requirements elicitation for the intended provision of information systems solutions to address identified real-world problems in multiple contexts.
• Create innovative information systems development solutions that aim to meet the interpreted requirements of a client.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Manage the development of information systems solutions by applying the available theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the effective and efficient planning, development, and implementation of a software solution that best meets the identified client's needs.
• Demonstrate an ability to make use of multiple technology resources to solve complex problems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Interpret and apply ethical codes, professional accountability, best practices, and international standards to information systems solutions development to mitigate direct harm to computer users.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practical aspects of securing information systems resources from intentional and unintentional abuse by users.
• Identify strategies to provide remedies for information systems solutions to protect the information of computer users.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Conduct online research on available software development tools and resources to identify industry-accepted protocols and guidelines for comprehensive application development.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply online sourced development coding examples to a given application development context.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Organise, present and communicate professional information that is accurate and consistent with professional expectations in the information systems discipline.
• Demonstrate the ability to compile written reports for systems development.
• Communicate effectively using a variety of online media and computing resources.
• Use interpersonal skills effectively to establish collaborative working relationships.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Diagnose information systems development needs from a systems approach for a given context.
• Identify the potential information systems solutions that can improve the flow of information for context-specific decision-making.
• Evaluate the impact of information systems solutions to systemic change for individuals, groups, or communities in a given context.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Engage in professional development activities contributing significantly to the professional growth of information systems in spheres of influence and the information and communication technology (ICT) profession's expected standards.
• Direct learning activities towards positive software development outcomes and use relevant teaching strategies provided to do so.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Accept ownership and responsibility for the development of an information systems solution.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirement when developing information systems solutions for clients to ensure compliance.
• Conduct limited research to understand situations where information systems solutions have not been used for their intended purpose by the client.

Integrated Assessment:

• The learner is to demonstrate competence in the understanding and assimilation of broad commerce knowledge and specialist knowledge of the information systems discipline.
• Formative assessment of written and oral presentations are provided to improve the learners' soft skills and understanding of commerce and discipline-specific content.
• Continuous summative assessment is applied to a group-orientated systems development project, which is the capstone of the degree.
• Summative assessment is applied to a learner's essays, practical assignments, test work while completing coursework modules, and a final summative assessment in the form of an examination for the coursework module.