FIT5238 Information technology systems capstone project
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5238 Information technology systems capstone project is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5238
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT5238
No unit lists FIT5238 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite:
Completion of 24 credit points towards your FIT Masters degree. All students must be in their final semester of study.
Overview
This unit gives you the opportunity to research contemporary approaches to developing a defined project applying and integrating the skills and knowledge you have already gained in your course. You will develop a specific project, and carry out research or design in a systematic manner to develop and deliver a solution to a complex problem in your area of study.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1: Team Research and Concept DevelopmentWritten50%
- Assignment 2: Team System BuildArtefact40%
- Assignment. 3: Individual ReflectionPortfolio10%
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
Critically analyse, as a team, complex information relevant to advanced specialist domains and identify requirements interpreting how they may be of benefit stakeholders.
- 2
Apply, working within a team, new concepts as well as aspects of theoretical approaches already learned, selecting the most appropriate fit for a specific solution
- 3
Evaluate, assess and communicate both personal and team progress and learning, thus engaging in meaningful reflective practice of one's self and the outcomes and process of the projects.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures16 hours
- Studio activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Najam Nazar
- Ray Zhang
- Chief Examiners
- Peter Brown
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5238?
FIT5238 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FIT5238 offered?
FIT5238 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does FIT5238 have an exam?
No. FIT5238 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.