FIT5233 Digital transformation, strategy and governance
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5233 Digital transformation, strategy and governance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs FIT5205 or FIT5237.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5233
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT5233
No unit lists FIT5233 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This unit equips you with the knowledge and skills to critically understand and lead responsible digital transformation initiatives within modern organisations. You will explore the strategic, operational, analytical, and ethical dimensions of digital transformation through both theoretical frameworks and applied learning. The unit covers how digital transformation reshapes organisational strategising, business models, and processes. You will learn how to apply evidence-based techniques and digital tools to develop actionable business solutions. The unit also emphasises communication and collaboration through team-based consulting projects, real-world client engagement, and business case development. Key themes include digital strategy and governance, digitally enabled innovation, process reengineering, evidence-driven decision-making, and emerging digital technologies such as AI. By the end of the unit, you will be able to confidently diagnose organisational needs, propose feasible digital strategies, and deliver impactful consulting outcomes.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-class QuizzesQuiz / Test5%
- Mid-term ExamQuiz / Test20%
- Business Case ReportWritten35%
- Client Pitch PresentationPresentation25%
- Self-Reflection ReportWritten15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain how digital transformation influences organisational strategising and governing
- 2
Analyse and develop digitally enabled business models with relevant theories and techniques
- 3
Analyse, improve, and reengineer digitally enabled business processes with appropriate frameworks
- 4
Devise evidence-based insights that support responsible digital transformation
- 5
Design, develop, and communicate solutions to address real-world digital transformation challenges and opportunities
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Where it fits
FIT5233 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Angelica Lim
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ruonan Sun
Common questions
When is FIT5233 offered?
In 2026, FIT5233 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT5233?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5233 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include FIT5233?
FIT5233 is part of Software engineering.