Handbook

This is a Level 3 Information Systems (IS) course that concludes your study of IS through the application, integration, and synthesis of your knowledge from previous IS courses. Specifically, INFS3605 is the 'capstone' IS course that is centrally organised around practical, experiential, group software projects. Throughout the course, you will apply your Information Systems design knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to solve real-life problems. The course adopts the unique UNSW Sandbox model (unsw.to/sandbox) that employs a real-world industry challenge. You will form groups with your classmates to engage in active learning and problem-solving. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with industry mentors to co-develop digital solutions for significant industry challenges.

Over 10 weeks, your group will engage in an iterative development process to design and refine your solution. Specifically, you will use the Agile Scrum framework and the latest Information Systems research methodologies in developing your software project, working in two-week sprints/iterations. Throughout the problem-solving process, you will progressively develop your skill portfolio by conducting systematic research, reflecting on your learnings, and obtaining feedback from industry mentors, peers, and the teaching team. In a group setting, you will perform various roles (including Scrum Master and Product Owner) and ceremonies (including sprint planning, stand-up sessions, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, and backlog refinement), as well as utilise a number of tools (such as Kanban boards, burndown charts, and planning poker) and research frameworks to aid in collaboration.