UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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

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 periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • In-class QuizzesQuiz / Test
    5%
  • Mid-term ExamQuiz / Test
    20%
  • Business Case ReportWritten
    35%
  • Client Pitch PresentationPresentation
    25%
  • Self-Reflection ReportWritten
    15%

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. 1

    Explain how digital transformation influences organisational strategising and governing

  2. 2

    Analyse and develop digitally enabled business models with relevant theories and techniques

  3. 3

    Analyse, improve, and reengineer digitally enabled business processes with appropriate frameworks

  4. 4

    Devise evidence-based insights that support responsible digital transformation

  5. 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

What are the prerequisites for FIT5233?

You need FIT5205 or FIT5237 before you enrol.

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.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
202520262027