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CIS3002 Agile Methods

Semester 2, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: CIS2000 or CSC2407

Overview

This course aims to assist the Information Technology professional to better face a climate of rapid technological and business change. It draws upon the body of knowledge associated with the global trend towards Agile Methods. Agile Methods are increasingly being adopted for Business Analysis and Project Management. This course will introduce you to a range of Agile Methods and give you an opportunity to apply Agile framework like Scrum and DSDM.

This course focuses on the major theme of Agile Business Analysis and Project Management skills using contemporary methodologies. It addresses key professional competencies, skills, knowledge areas, values and dispositions in Agile Methods. The importance of written and oral communication skills is given due prominence. The course will enable students to understand iterative delivery methods and other contemporary approaches to Systems Design Methodologies, as well as a range of tools and techniques. Major trends and issues affecting business analysis and design in the business sector are also studied. The course simulations and exercises aim to give you greater comfort in dealing with people and facilitating groups which is required when applying Agile Methods in business settings. You will research the considerable resources on Agile Methods that are available through the internet.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. engage in teamwork to analyse and interpret business problems and produce viable solutions using Agile techniques, methodologies and theories;
  2. undertake research and communicate information using an academic or business writing style;
  3. analyse and appraise the major Agile methodologies used in the design and development of a business system;
  4. analyse and apply the ACS Code of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics in business settings and team environments.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Agile Manifesto and Principles 20.00
2. Agile Methodologies including Scrum, XP, Lean and Kanban 30.00
3. Scrum and DSDM Methodologies including teamwork and ethics 50.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Greene J & Stellman A 2014, Learning Agile, O'Reilly Media INC.
Schwaber, K & Sutherland J 2017, The Scrum Guide.
(available free from: .)
DSDM Agile Project (DAP) Framework online
(available free from: .

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz 1 No 10 3,4
Assignments Written Problem Solving A1 of 2 Yes 10 1,2,3
Assignments Written Research (paper) No 30 2,3
Assignments Written Problem Solving A2 of 2 Yes 40 1,2,3
Assignments Written Quiz 2 No 10 2,3
Date printed 10 February 2023