Students complete hands-on, practical experience developing software and/or delivering IT solutions in a project environment. They will work in teams and complete projects from inception to implementation. Preferred projects are web application development, testing, CMS configuration etc

Project requirements:

• Self-sustained independent projects preferred (not BAU work)
• Semester 1 starts on 17th July and finishes on 15th October
• Project description to be reviewed and approved by the academic coordinator
• The team will be formed based on student interest and skillset
• Team sizes are 3 -5
• Projects are supervised by academics with industry experience
• Team outcomes will be finalised by the week of 31st July approximately
• Each student is expected to work 120hrs during the semester on the project
• Project sponsors are expected to meet with the team regularly (at least 1 hr/week)

Please note that your request will not be accepted on Riipen until a student group has been allocated. Students are given the opportunity to submit preferences from July 17th, with partners to be notified if they've secured a group by July 31st.

You can submit your project for approval via this form

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a819896a051943428b67ad624a41da26

Once submitted, a follow-up meeting will be scheduled with you to answer any questions.

The students learning outcomes are listed below.

1. Apply knowledge of the key principles of project management to a significant IT project, choose a suitable development methodology, design and deliver industry standard software and documentation.
2. Analyse and solve a problem requiring an IT solution, propose and evaluate alternative approaches by conducting experiments, collecting data, identifying and evaluating the appropriate development tools and frameworks.
3. Work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment to plan and implement project requirements, participating as a team member and/or team leader and demonstrating understanding of the team dynamic that is critical to your project’s success.
4. Negotiate the project deliverables and milestones and assume responsibility for a successful outcome.
5. Communicate with clients in a professional manner, delivering presentations and writing technical research reports using the appropriate language of the field.