CIS 599 Week2 Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception
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| CIS 599 – Graduate Information Systems Capstone |
(Prerequisite: To be taken last or next to last)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an integrative capstone course for the Master of Science in Information Systems program. Students will examine and solve real-world projects and problems, and apply project management techniques to create practical solutions. The course takes an integrative and senior management approach to address the integration of a broad range of technologies inclusive of databases, security, networking, computer infrastructure, and human computer interaction.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Lane, D. (2011). The chief information officer's body of knowledge. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Stenzel, J. (2011). CIO best practices (2nd ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project or their equivalents such as OpenOffice, Dia, and Open Project are required. Tutorials for Microsoft Office 2010 can be found on Microsoft’s support site, located at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx.
Supplemental Resources
Association for Computing Machinery Website. (2012). General format. Retrieved from http://www.acm.org/
National Security Agency – Central Security Service Website. (2009). General format. Retrieved from http://www.nsa.gov/
The Committee on National Security Systems Website. General format. Retrieved from http://www.cnss.gov/
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Describe the integrative functions and activities within the information systems area, including the role of the CIO and technologies managed within the organization.
Evaluate how information technology (IT) is aligned with the strategy of the organization, and how to make appropriate choices about architecture in relationship to overall organization goals.
Explain how to develop reasoned responses to the major forces shaping the role of IT in organizations competing in a global economy.
Describe the methods and best practices in implementing process change in IT organizations.
Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process improvement in organizations.
Develop an integrative technology project plan to address and solve a proposed business problem.
Explain the competitive advantage that information technology affords organizations.
Summarize economic factors of information systems at the enterprise level.
Describe the ethical role of IT within organizational, social, and environmental settings.
Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging information technologies and strategic impact on organizational operations.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
| Week | Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation | Points |
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| 20 120 | |
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| 10 | Preparation
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| 20 200 |
| 11 | Preparation
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GRADING SCALE – GRADUATE
| Assignment | Total Points | % of Grade |
| Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception | 120 | 12% |
| Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements | 120 | 12% |
| Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design | 120 | 12% |
| Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization | 120 | 12% |
| Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security | 120 | 12% |
| Project Deliverable 6: Final Project Plan Faculty Note: This deliverable is comprehensive in nature requiring revisions to all previous deliverables. The completed project will be due in Week 10. | 200 | 20% |
| Participation (20 discussions worth 10 points apiece) Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded. | 200 | 20% |
| Totals | 1,000 | 100% |
| Points | Percentage | Grade |
| 900 – 1,000 | 90% – 100% | |
| 800 – 899 | 80% – 89% | |
| 700 – 799 | 70% – 79% | |
| Below 700 | Below 70% |
Writing Assignments
The objective of the School of Information Systems’ writing assignments is to promote attitudes and skills that will improve a student’s ability to communicate in writing, develop research skills and documentation techniques, and encourage critical analysis of data and conclusions specific to the course learning outcomes in the information systems and technology domain.
Capstone Project Overview
The purpose of this capstone project is for students to assume a senior management approach and apply project management techniques to create an integrative information technology solution to address organizational issues in order to satisfy an executive team and venture capital group. Students will critically assess existing information systems infrastructures, emerging technologies, and how enabling technologies affect organizational strategy. Deliverables 1 through 6 focus on preparing students toward the final capstone project. Skills, experience, and knowledge gained through the completion of prerequisite courses will be used throughout each deliverable. The project contents to be addressed are as follows:
Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception. In this deliverable, you will create a project introduction that includes background information of the company, the type of business that the company is involved in, and a description of the integrative information systems that the company should have to support the business. You will also be asked to create a project plan to record tasks, subtasks, and resources, and identify the schedule of the project. Additionally, the plan will outline the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases of your project.
Submission Requirements
Project Introduction (MS Word)
Project Plan (MS Project)
Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements. In this deliverable, you will create an original business requirements document for the project plan using the template provided. You will be asked to describe the detailed project including the scope, possible risks, constraints, assumptions, integration with other systems and infrastructure, and relevant terms that will be used throughout the project. You will also need to update the project plan.
Submission Requirements
Business Requirements Document (MS Word)
Project Plan (MS Project)
Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design. In this deliverable, you will create a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes, explain and support the database schema, create database tables, normalize the database tables, create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram, and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD). You will also be asked to create sample queries that will support the organizational reporting needs, and screen layouts that illustrate the interface that organizational users will utilize. You will need to update the project plan.
Submission Requirements
Design Document (MS Word)
Revised Project Plan (MS Project)
Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization. In this deliverable, you will support the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization within your company, speculate on expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure, speculate on the possible reductions of human capital that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization technologies, create a diagram to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align with the company’s business processes and assist with attainment of organizational goals, provide a compelling recommendation for solution providers and partners that could help your company secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies, and update the project plan.
Submission Requirements
Design Document (MS Word)
Revised Project Plan (MS Project)
Project Deliverable 4: Network Infrastructure and Security. In this deliverable, you will design a logical and physical topographical layout of the network, illustrate the possible placement of servers, explain rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network, create and describe the comprehensive security policy for the organization, and update the project plan.
Submission Requirements
Infrastructure Document (MS Word)
Revised Project Plan (MS Project)
Final Project: Final Project Plan. In the final project, you will provide a high-level technical overview of the project. This includes the five (5) previous deliverables with revisions surrounding instructor feedback. All documentation will be recorded on the business requirements document revised from an earlier submission in this course. Additionally, you will submit the final project plan and create a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation for the executive team and the venture capital group. The PowerPoint presentation, along with the executive summary, will convince the group that your solution is optimal.
Submission Requirements
Written Project Plan (MS Word)
Revised Business Requirements Document (MS Word)
Project Plan PowerPoint Presentation (MS PowerPoint)
Finalized Project Plan (MS Project)
Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception
Due Week 2 and worth 120 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a project introduction and a project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
You are currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for an innovative Internet-based company with gross revenues of more than $35 million dollars per year. During an executive leadership meeting, you were told that your company will be merging with a multinational company of equal size and you will be responsible for developing a project plan to strategically integrate all systems, including databases and infrastructure. The Chief Executive Officer has given you sixty (60) days to deliver an information technology project plan in anticipation of the company merger. Your company will be expanding from one (1) floor to three (3) floors within six (6) months. Since this merger will be bringing two (2) fairly equal-sized companies together under one roof, the infrastructure must be redesigned to accommodate the increased needs. Your company currently uses operational systems and relational databases but desires to expand into data warehousing. All information technology (hardware and software) must be redesigned to meet organizational needs. The solution should be implemented in either a hosted solution, on-site solution, or a hybrid model. The CEO is expecting you to integrate different technologies from different solution providers and incorporate industry best practices in connection with the development of technological systems. In addition, the CEO is extremely interested in cloud technologies and virtualization but is leery of security issues; however, the CEO is sure that you will implement proper security protocols. The company currently consists of twenty five (25) employees but is expected to increase to sixty five (65) employees when the merger is complete.
Section 1: Project Introduction
Write a four to six (4-6) page project introduction that documents the current state of the organization prior to any development or enhancements, takes into account all the information given above, and includes the following:
Background information of the company.
Details regarding the type of business activities that the company is involved in.
Speculation on outsourcing and offshoring opportunities.
A description of the current information systems that the company has to support the business. The description should include an overview of the following:
operational systems, databases, and data warehousing.
cloud technology and virtualization.
network infrastructure and security.
The use of at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Section 2: Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
Create a project plan (summary and detailed) template. The project plan should:
Record all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the project.
Outline the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases.
Develop in accordance with the SDLC.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the integrative functions and activities within the information systems area, including the role of the CIO and technologies managed within the organization.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
| Points: 120 | Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception | |||
| Criteria | Unacceptable Below 70% F | Fair 70-79% C | Proficient 80-89% B | Exemplary 90-100% A |
| Section 1: Project Introduction | ||||
| 1a. Include background information of the company. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely included background information of the company. | Partially included background information of the company. | Satisfactorily included background information of the company. | Thoroughly included background information of the company. |
| 1b. Include details regarding the type of business that the company is engaged in. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely included details regarding the type of business that the company is engaged in. | Partially included details regarding the type of business that the company is engaged in. | Satisfactorily included details regarding the type of business that the company is engaged in. | Thoroughly included details regarding the type of business that the company is engaged in. |
| 1c. Include speculation on outsourcing and offshoring opportunities. | Did not submit or incompletely included speculation on outsourcing and offshoring opportunities. | Partially included speculation on outsourcing and offshoring opportunities. | Satisfactorily included speculation on outsourcing and offshoring opportunities. | Thoroughly included speculation on outsourcing and offshoring opportunities. |
| 1di. Include a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including operational systems, databases, and data warehousing. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including operational systems, databases, and data warehousing. | Partially included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including operational systems, databases, and data warehousing. | Satisfactorily included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including operational systems, databases, and data warehousing. | Thoroughly included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including operational systems, databases, and data warehousing. |
| 1dii. Include a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including cloud technology and virtualization. | Did not submit or incompletely included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including cloud technology and virtualization. | Partially included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including cloud technology and virtualization. | Satisfactorily included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including cloud technology and virtualization. | Thoroughly included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including cloud technology and virtualization. |
| 1diii. Include a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including network infrastructure and security. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including network infrastructure and security. | Partially included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including network infrastructure and security. | Satisfactorily included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including network infrastructure and security. | Thoroughly included a description of the information systems that the company currently has to support the business, including network infrastructure and security. |
| 1e. 2 references Weight: 5% | No references provided | Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. | Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. | Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
| Section 2: Project Plan | ||||
| 2a. Create a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, recording all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the project. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, recording all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the project. | Partially created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, recording all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the project. | Satisfactorily created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, recording all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the project. | Thoroughly created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, recording all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the project. |
| 2b. Create a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, outlining the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases. | Did not submit or incompletely created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, outlining the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases. | Partially created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, outlining the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases. | Satisfactorily created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, outlining the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases. | Thoroughly created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, outlining the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases. |
| 2c. Create a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project developed in accordance with the SDLC. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project developed in accordance with the SDLC. | Partially created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project developed in accordance with the SDLC. | Satisfactorily created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project developed in accordance with the SDLC. | Thoroughly created a project plan (summary and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project developed in accordance with the SDLC. |
| 3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10% | More than 6 errors present | 5-6 errors present | 3-4 errors present | 0-2 errors present |
Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements
Due Week 4 and worth 120 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a business requirements document and a project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
Documenting the existing IT network and system is an important first step, but you, the CIO, know that capturing the needed changes can be critical to your success as an executive. You know that procuring and documenting quality business requirements is an important step toward the design of quality information systems. Completion of a quality requirements document allows user needs and expectations to be captured, so that infrastructure and information systems can be designed properly. Using the requirements document provided in the course shell as a part of the requirements gathering process, you are to assess the needs of the company as it prepares to become a multinational organization. You must consider current and future trends and requirements; however, assumptions should be realistic and carefully considered. The needs of the organization should be documented. Later deliverables will focus on specifics of all requirements.
Section 1: Business Requirements Document
Write a four to six (4-6) page original business requirements document for the project plan using the template provided. Note: The template can be found in the Student Center of the online course shell.
Describe the project needs, including the following:
Describe the scope and analyze how to control the scope.
Speculate and give justifications for how to control scope.
Identify possible risks, constraints, and assumptions.
Describe the needed integration with other systems and infrastructure. Note: Database and Data Warehousing, Cloud Technology and Virtualization, and Network Infrastructure and Security.
Assess the human capital that may be needed to complete the project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified.
Speculate on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that may be required to accomplish project.
Define relevant terms that will be used throughout the project.
Include cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and other resources.
Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Section 2: Revised Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
Update the project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the integrative functions and activities within the information systems area, including the role of the CIO and technologies managed within the organization.
Evaluate how information technology (IT) is aligned with the strategy of the organization, and how to make appropriate choices about architecture in relationship to overall organization goals.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
| Points: 120 | Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements | |||
| Criteria | Unacceptable Below 70% F | Fair 70-79% C | Proficient 80-89% B | Exemplary 90-100% A |
| Section 1: Business Requirements Document | ||||
| 1ai. Describe the scope and analyze how to control the scope. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely described and analyzed how to control the scope. | Partially described and analyzed how to control the scope. | Satisfactorily described and analyzed how to control the scope. | Thoroughly described and analyzed how to control the scope. |
| 1aii. Speculate and give justifications for how to control scope. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely speculated and gave justifications for how to control scope. | Partially speculated and gave justifications for how to control scope. | Satisfactorily speculated and gave justifications for how to control scope. | Thoroughly speculated and gave justifications for how to control scope. |
| 1aiii. Identify possible risks, constraints, and assumptions. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely identified possible risks, constraints, and assumptions. | Partially identified possible risks, constraints, and assumptions. | Satisfactorily identified possible risks, constraints, and assumptions. | Thoroughly identified possible risks, constraints, and assumptions. |
| 1aiv. Describe the needed integration with other systems and infrastructure. | Did not submit or incompletely described the needed integration with other systems and infrastructure. | Partially described the needed integration with other systems and infrastructure. | Satisfactorily described the needed integration with other systems and infrastructure. | Thoroughly described the needed integration with other systems and infrastructure. |
| 1av. Assess the human capital that may be needed to complete the project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely assessed the human capital that may be needed to complete the project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified. | Partially assessed the human capital that may be needed to complete the project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified. | Satisfactorily assessed the human capital that may be needed to complete the project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified. | Thoroughly assessed the human capital that may be needed to complete the project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified. |
| 1avi. Speculate on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that may be required to accomplish project. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely speculated on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that may be required to accomplish project. | Partially speculated on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that may be required to accomplish project. | Satisfactorily speculated on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that may be required to accomplish project. | Thoroughly speculated on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that may be required to accomplish project. |
| 1avii. Define relevant terms that will be used throughout the project. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely defined relevant terms that will be used throughout the project. | Partially defined relevant terms that will be used throughout the project. | Satisfactorily defined relevant terms that will be used throughout the project. | Thoroughly defined relevant terms that will be used throughout the project. |
| 1aviii. Include cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and other resources. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely included cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and other resources. | Partially included cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and other resources. | Satisfactorily included cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and other resources. | Thoroughly included cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and other resources. |
| 1b. 2 references Weight: 5% | No references provided | Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. | Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. | Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
| Section 2: Revised Project Plan | ||||
| 2. Update the project plan from Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Partially updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Satisfactorily updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Thoroughly updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. |
| 3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10% | More than 6 errors present | 5-6 errors present | 3-4 errors present | 0-2 errors present |
Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design
Due Week 6 and worth 120 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a design document and a revised project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
One of the main functions of any business is to transform data into information. The use of relational databases and data warehousing has gained recognition as a standard for organizations. A quality database design makes the flow of data seamless. The database schema is the foundation of the relational database. The schema defines the tables, fields, relationships, views, indexes, and other elements. The schema should be created by envisioning the business, processes, and workflow of the company. Since your company is an innovative Internet-based company, movement toward data warehousing seems to be one of the most viable options to give your company a competitive advantage; however, these concepts must be explained to the executive board in a manner to garner support.
Section 1: Design Document
Write a six to ten (6-10) page design document in which you:
Support the need for the use of relational databases and data warehousing. From a management standpoint, it may be important to show the efficiencies that can be gained for executive oversight.
Create a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Explain and support the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. Note: The minimum requirement for the schema should entail the tables, fields, relationships, views, and indexes.
Identify and create database tables with appropriate field-naming conventions. Then, identify primary keys and foreign keys, and explain how referential integrity will be achieved. Normalize the database tables to third normal form (3NF).
Identify and create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix. Explain your rationale behind the design of the E-R Diagram.
Identify and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of your database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix. Explain the rationale behind the design of your DFD.
Illustrate the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. The diagram should map data between source systems, operational systems, data warehouses and specified data marts. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the design document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.
Section 2: Revised Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
Update the project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the methods and best practices in implementing process change in IT organizations.
Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process improvement in organizations.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
| Points: 120 | Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design | ||||
| Criteria | Unacceptable Below 70% F | Fair 70-79% C | Proficient 80-89% B | Exemplary 90-100% A | |
| Section 1: Design Document | |||||
| 1a. Support the need for the use of relational databases and data warehousing. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely supported the need for the use of relational databases and data warehousing. | Partially supported the need for the use of relational databases and data warehousing. | Satisfactorily supported the need for the use of relational databases and data warehousing. | Thoroughly supported the need for the use of relational databases and data warehousing. | |
| 1b. Create a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Explain and support the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely created a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Did not submit or incompletely explained and supported the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. | Partially created a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Partially explained and supported the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. | Satisfactorily created a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Satisfactorily explained and supported the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. | Thoroughly created a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Thoroughly explained and supported the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. | |
| 1c. Identify and create database tables with appropriate field-naming conventions. Then, identify primary keys and foreign keys, and explain how referential integrity will be achieved. Normalize the database tables to third normal form (3NF). Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely identified and created database tables within appropriate field-naming conventions. Did not submit or incompletely identified primary keys and foreign keys, and did not submit or incompletely explained how referential integrity will be achieved. Did not submit or incompletely normalized the database tables to third normal form (3NF). | Partially identified and created database tables within appropriate field-naming conventions. Partially identified primary keys and foreign keys, and partially explained how referential integrity will be achieved. Partially normalized the database tables to third normal form (3NF). | Satisfactorily identified and created database tables within appropriate field-naming conventions. Satisfactorily identified primary keys and foreign keys, and satisfactorily explained how referential integrity will be achieved. Satisfactorily normalized the database tables to third normal form (3NF). | Thoroughly identified and created database tables within appropriate field-naming conventions. Thoroughly identified primary keys and foreign keys, and thoroughly explained how referential integrity will be achieved. Thoroughly normalized the database tables to third normal form (3NF). | |
| 1d. Identify and create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Explain the rationale behind the design of your E-R Diagram. | Did not submit or incompletely identified and created an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Did not submit or incompletely explained the rationale behind the design of your E-R Diagram. | Partially identified and created an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Partially explained the rationale behind the design of your E-R Diagram. | Satisfactorily identified and created an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Satisfactorily explained the rationale behind the design of your E-R Diagram. | Thoroughly identified and created an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Thoroughly explained the rationale behind the design of your E-R Diagram. | |
| 1e. Identify and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely identified and created a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. | Partially identified and created a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. | Satisfactorily identified and created a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. | Thoroughly identified and created a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. | |
| 1f. Illustrate the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. The diagram must map data between source systems, data warehouses, and specified data marts. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely illustrated the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. Did not submit or incompletely mapped data between source systems, data warehouses, and specified data marts. | Partially illustrated the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. Partially mapped data between source systems, data warehouses, and specified data marts. | Satisfactorily illustrated the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. Satisfactorily mapped data between source systems, data warehouses, and specified data marts. | Thoroughly illustrated the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. Thoroughly mapped data between source systems, data warehouses, and specified data marts. | |
| Section 2: Revised Project Plan | |||||
| 2. Update the project plan from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Partially updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Satisfactorily updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Thoroughly updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | |
| 3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10% | More than 6 errors present | 5-6 errors present | 3-4 errors present | 0-2 errors present | |
Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization
Due Week 7 and worth 120 points
With the merger of your company with a multinational company, you have come to realize that progressive solutions are necessary to defray some of the associated information technology costs. Company executives believe that using cloud technology and virtualization is becoming the standard for companies that are engaged in Internet-based technologies. Your company is on the verge of global marketing and competition; therefore, your company needs to make smarter decisions and improve global business performance. Cloud technology and virtualization are believed to provide business insights without enormous infrastructure enhancements. The executive board is aware of the profound benefits of cloud technology and virtualization but is apprehensive because they are unfamiliar with the look and feel of the technology. The executive team is interested in your recommendations and eagerly waiting for your forward-thinking viewpoint.
Section 1: Design Document
Write a four to six (4-6) page design document in which you:
Support the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization within the company.
Assess expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure.
Determine the possible reductions of human capital that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization technologies.
Create a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align with the company’s business processes and assist with attainment of organizational goals. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix.
Provide a compelling recommendation for solution providers and partners that could help the company secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the design document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.
Section 2: Revised Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
Update the project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging information technologies and strategic impact on organizational operations.
Explain how to develop reasoned responses to the major forces shaping the role of IT in organizations competing in a global economy.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
| Points: 120 | Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization | |||
| Criteria | Unacceptable Below 70% F | Fair 70-79% C | Proficient 80-89% B | Exemplary 90-100% A |
| Section 1: Design Document | ||||
| 1a. Support the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization within the company. Weight: 20% | Did not submit or incompletely supported the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization within the company. | Partially supported the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization within the company. | Satisfactorily supported the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization within the company. | Thoroughly supported the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization within the company. |
| 1b. Assess expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure. Weight: 20% | Did not submit or incompletely assessed expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure. | Partially assessed expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure. | Satisfactorily assessed expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure. | Thoroughly assessed expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure. |
| 1c. Determine the possible reductions of human capital that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization technologies. | Did not submit or incompletely determined the possible reductions of human capital that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization technologies. | Partially determined the possible reductions of human capital that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization technologies. | Satisfactorily determined the possible reductions of human capital that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization technologies. | Thoroughly determined the possible reductions of human capital that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization technologies. |
| 1d. Create a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align with the company’s business processes and assist with attainment of organizational goals. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely created a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align with the company’s business processes and assist with attainment of organizational goals. | Partially created a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align with the company’s business processes and assist with attainment of organizational goals. | Satisfactorily created a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align with the company’s business processes and assist with attainment of organizational goals. | Thoroughly created a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align with the company’s business processes and assist with attainment of organizational goals. |
| 1e. Provide a compelling recommendation for solution providers and partners that could help the company secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely provided a compelling recommendation for solution providers and partners that could help the company secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies. | Partially provided a compelling recommendation for solution providers and partners that could help the company secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies. | Satisfactorily provided a compelling recommendation for solution providers and partners that could help the company secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies. | Thoroughly provided a compelling recommendation for solution providers and partners that could help the company secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies. |
| Section 2: Revised Project Plan | ||||
| 2. Update the project plan from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Partially updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Satisfactorily updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Thoroughly updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. |
| 3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10% | More than 6 errors present | 5-6 errors present | 3-4 errors present | 0-2 errors present |
Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security
Due Week 8 and worth 120 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document and a revised project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
With the parameters set forth at the onset of the project, present the infrastructure and security policy that will support the expected development and growth of the organization. The network solution that is chosen should support the conceived information system and allow for scalability. The network infrastructure will support organizational operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers, bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. Since the company will be merging with a multinational company, virtualization and cloud technology should be taken into consideration. In addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. A narrative should be included to explain all the nodes of the network and the rationale for the design. Lastly, using the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triangle, define the organizational security policy.
Section 1: Infrastructure Document
Write a five to ten (5-10) page infrastructure document in which you:
Identify possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Address network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security measures. Ensure that consideration is given to virtualization and cloud technology.
Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
Illustrate the possible placement of servers, including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. Note: facility limitations, workstations, printers, routers, switches, bridges, and access points should be considered in the illustration.
Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for the company that will:
Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three (3) core goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the infrastructure document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the infrastructure document.
Section 2: Revised Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
Update the project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the methods and best practices in implementing process change in IT organizations.
Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process improvement in organizations.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
| Points: 120 | Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security | ||||
| Criteria | Unacceptable Below 70% F | Fair 70-79% C | Proficient 80-89% B | Exemplary 90-100% A | |
| Section 1: Infrastructure Document | |||||
| 1a. Identify possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Address network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security measures. Ensure that consideration is given to virtualization and cloud technology. Weight: 20% | Did not submit or incompletely identified possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Did not submit or incompletely addressed network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security measures. Did not submit or incompletely ensured that consideration is given to virtualization and cloud technology. | Partially identified possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Partially addressed network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security measures. Partially ensured that consideration is given to virtualization and cloud technology. | Satisfactorily identified possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Satisfactorily addressed network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security measures. Satisfactorily ensured that consideration is given to virtualization and cloud technology. | Thoroughly identified possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Thoroughly addressed network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security measures. Thoroughly ensured that consideration is given to virtualization and cloud technology. | |
| 1b. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network. Weight: 20% | Did not submit or incompletely designed a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Did not submit or incompletely explained the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network. | Partially designed a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Partially explained the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network. | Satisfactorily designed a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Satisfactorily explained the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network. | Thoroughly designed a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Thoroughly explained the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network. | |
| 1c. Illustrate the possible placement of servers, including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. | Did not submit or incompletely illustrated the possible placement of servers, including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. | Partially illustrated the possible placement of servers, including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. | Satisfactorily illustrated the possible placement of servers, including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. | Thoroughly illustrated the possible placement of servers, including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. | |
| 1di. Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for the company that will protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely created and described a comprehensive security policy for the company that will protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. | Partially created and described a comprehensive security policy for the company that will protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. | Satisfactorily created and described a comprehensive security policy for the company that will protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. | Thoroughly created and described a comprehensive security policy for the company that will protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. | |
| 1dii. Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for the company that will address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely created and described a comprehensive security policy for the company that will address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information. | Partially created and described a comprehensive security policy for the company that will address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information. | Satisfactorily created and described a comprehensive security policy for the company that will address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information. | Thoroughly created and described a comprehensive security policy for the company that will address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information. | |
| Section 2: Revised Project Plan | |||||
| 2. Update the project plan from Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Partially updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Satisfactorily updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | Thoroughly updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks. | |
| 3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10% | More than 6 errors present | 5-6 errors present | 3-4 errors present | 0-2 errors present | |
Project Deliverable 6: Final Project Plan
Due Week 10 and worth 200 points
This assignment consists of four (4) sections: a written project plan, a revised business requirements document, a project plan PowerPoint presentation, and the finalized project plan. You must submit the four (4) sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
While taking all business and project parameters into consideration, make quality assumptions to support the following requirements.
Section 1: Written Project Plan
You are now in the final stage of the project plan development. All previous documentation should be combined into one (1) document that will serve as the statement of work for the project. Your goal is to have the project approved by the executive team. The project plan should be very detailed, which is appropriate to accomplish the monumental task of implementation; however, the executive team is only interested in a thirty (30) minute summation. Therefore, you also must create a compelling executive summary that is supported by your detail that convinces the executive team that it should move forward with your solution.
Develop a thirty to forty (30-40) page project plan in which you:
Write a five to ten (5-10) page executive summary in which you provide a high-level technical overview of your project where you address the following:
Describe the scope of the project and control measures.
Describe the goals and objectives of the project.
Give a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of the entire project, including technical resources (human capital) that may be needed to complete the project.
Relate the value of the project plan solution to the competitive advantage that information technology will afford the organization.
Provide all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan.
Recommend solution providers who can assist with development and implementation. Include a cost analysis of at least three (3) providers.
Combine all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you:
Provide all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan.
Revise the documentation based on feedback from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable.
Use at least five (5) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio and MS Project as appendix of the Word document. Make reference of these files in the body of the Word document.
Section 2: Revised Business Requirements Document
Document all revisions made to the written project plan in the Document Control section of the business requirements document from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements. Note: This documentation must outline the revisions made to the previous deliverables required in Section 1: Written Project Plan.
Section 3: Project Plan PowerPoint Presentation
Additional to your detailed executive summary you must present your findings to the executive team and the venture capital group that along with the executive summary will convince the group that your solution is optimal.
Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:
Illustrate the concepts from the executive summary in Section 1 of this assignment.
Create bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. Note: You may create or assume any fictitious names, data, or scenarios that have not been established in this assignment for a realistic flow of communication.
Use a professional technically written style to graphically convey the information.
Section 4: Finalized Project Plan
Use Microsoft project to:
Finalize your project plan from Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security to include all necessary changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or subtasks.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the methods and best practices in implementing process change in IT organizations.
Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process improvement in organizations.
Develop an integrative technology project plan to address and solve a proposed business problem.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
| Points: 200 | Project Deliverable 6: Final Project Plan | |||
| Criteria | Unacceptable Below 70% F | Fair 70-79% C | Proficient 80-89% B | Exemplary 90-100% A |
| Section 1: Written Project Plan | ||||
| 1ai. Describe the scope of the project and control measures. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely described the scope of the project and control measures. | Partially described the scope of the project and control measures. | Satisfactorily described the scope of the project and control measures. | Thoroughly described the scope of the project and control measures. |
| 1aii. Describe the goals and objectives of the project. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely described the goals and objectives of the project. | Partially described the goals and objectives of the project. | Satisfactorily described the goals and objectives of the project. | Thoroughly described the goals and objectives of the project. |
| 1aii. Give a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of the entire project, including human capital. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely gave a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of the entire project, including human capital. | Partially gave a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of the entire project, including human capital. | Satisfactorily gave a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of the entire project, including human capital. | Thoroughly gave a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of the entire project, including human capital. |
| 1aiv. Relate the value of the project plan solution to the competitive advantage that information technology will afford the organization. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely related the value of the project plan solution to the competitive advantage that information technology will afford the organization. | Partially related the value of the project plan solution to the competitive advantage that information technology will afford the organization. | Satisfactorily related the value of the project plan solution to the competitive advantage that information technology will afford the organization. | Thoroughly related the value of the project plan solution to the competitive advantage that information technology will afford the organization. |
| 1av. Provide all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely provided all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. | Partially provided all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. | Satisfactorily provided all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. | Thoroughly provided all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. |
| 1avi. Recommend solution providers who can assist with development and implementation. Weight: 10% | Did not submit or incompletely recommended solution providers who can assist with development and implementation. | Partially recommended solution providers who can assist with development and implementation. | Satisfactorily recommended solution providers who can assist with development and implementation. | Thoroughly recommended solution providers who can assist with development and implementation. |
| 1bi. Combine all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you provide all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely combined all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you provide all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. | Partially all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you provide all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. | Satisfactorily all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you provide all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. | Thoroughly all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you provide all aspects of the information technology implementation into the project plan. |
| 1bii. Combine all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you revise the documentation based on feedback from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely combined all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you revise the documentation based on feedback from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable. | Partially all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you revise the documentation based on feedback from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable. | Satisfactorily all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you revise the documentation based on feedback from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable. | Thoroughly all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you revise the documentation based on feedback from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable. |
| 1c. 5 references Weight: 5% | No references provided | Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. | Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. | Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
| Section 2: Revised Business Requirements Document | ||||
| 2. Document all revisions made to the written project plan in the Document Control section of the business requirements document from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely documented all revisions made to the written project plan in the Document Control section of the business requirements document from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements. | Partially documented all revisions made to the written project plan in the Document Control section of the business requirements document from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements. | Satisfactorily documented all revisions made to the written project plan in the Document Control section of the business requirements document from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements. | Thoroughly documented all revisions made to the written project plan in the Document Control section of the business requirements document from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements. |
| Section 3: Project Plan PowerPoint Presentation | ||||
| 3a. Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you illustrate the concepts from the executive summary in Section 1 of this assignment. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely created a ten to fifteen (ten to fifteen (10-15)) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you illustrated the concepts from the executive summary in Section 1 of this assignment. | Partially created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you illustrated the concepts from the executive summary in Section 1 of this assignment. | Satisfactorily created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you illustrated the concepts from the executive summary in Section 1 of this assignment. | Thoroughly created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you illustrated the concepts from the executive summary in Section 1 of this assignment. |
| 3b. Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you create bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. | Did not submit or incompletely created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you created bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. | Partially created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you created bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. | Satisfactorily created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you created bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. | Thoroughly created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you created bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. |
| 3c. Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you use a professional technically written style to graphically convey the information. Weight: 5% | Did not submit or incompletely created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you used a professional technically written style to graphically convey the information. | Partially created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you used a professional technically written style to graphically convey the information. | Satisfactorily created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you used a professional technically written style to graphically convey the information. | Thoroughly created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you used a professional technically written style to graphically convey the information. |
| Section 4: Finalized Project Plan | ||||
| 4. Finalize your project plan from Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security to include all necessary changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or subtasks. Weight: 15% | Did not submit or incompletely finalized your project plan from Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security to include all necessary changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or subtasks. | Partially finalized your project plan from Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security to include all necessary changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or subtasks. | Satisfactorily finalized your project plan from Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security to include all necessary changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or subtasks. | Thoroughly finalized your project plan from Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security to include all necessary changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or subtasks. |
| 5. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10% | More than 6 errors present | 5-6 errors present | 3-4 errors present | 0-2 errors present |
Weekly Course Schedule
The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell.
The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode.
Instructional Materials
In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability.
Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are used in this course.
Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course materials through our designated Strayer Bookstore. http://www.strayerbookstore.com If a lab is required for the course, the Strayer Bookstore is the only vendor that sells the correct registration code so that Strayer students may access labs successfully.
Kaltura Video Sessions
Instructors will record video or screen capture sessions using Kaltura in Weeks 2 and 4. Your instructor may also provide these sessions on a weekly basis to act as student tutorials on the following applicable procedures:
Running and navigating the software or labs that will be used in this course
Demonstrating the use of relevant programming languages and tools through screen capture and live navigation.
Logging into the lab environments and running a sample lab required in this course (if labs are required)
Demonstrating the downloading and installing of software to a student’s computer (if necessary) or using the software already installed in the Strayer University campus labs
Locating or finding files and other student materials that may be required to use in assignments
Submitting assignments in Blackboard
You are strongly advised to use the material provided by faculty in these sessions. Online and Ground instructors will post the Kaltura video recorded sessions to the Instructor Insights folder within the weekly tabs of the online course shell (Blackboard).
Study Buddy Wiki
The School of Information Systems and Technology provides Study Buddy Wikis for nine (9) course categories which include: Homeland Security, Computer Security, Programming, Database Management, Web Design, Software Engineering, Networking, Capstone, and Infrastructure. You will be provided a direct link to the courses aligned within your program to post questions, search for answers, add helpful tips, and to assist other students. You should post to the Study Buddy Wiki board that corresponds to the course(s) you are currently taking. Assigned faculty will be monitoring to assist as needed.
Discussions
To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students must have one original post and a minimum of one other post per discussion thread.
Please note: Material in the online class will be made available on the previous Thursday. As it is always possible that students could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a best practice to routinely save a working draft in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area.
Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if any additional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours.
Tests
Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how you are expected to take the tests.
Online students are to complete the test by Monday 9:00 a.m. Details regarding due dates are posted in the Blackboard Calendar tool.
On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next class session.
Assignments
A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric.
Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the online or on-ground classroom is acceptable.
Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the online course shell.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library
The ACM Digital Library is a complete collection of all of ACM’s publications, including ACM journals, conference proceedings, magazines, newsletters, and multimedia titles. The ACM Digital Library contains the largest and most complete full-text archive of articles on computing available today, consisting of: 2.0+ Million Pages of full-text articles , 20,000 New full-text articles added each year, 40+ High Impact Journals , 270+ Conference Proceedings Titles, 9 Magazines (including the flagship Communications of the ACM), 43 Special Interest Groups contributing content.
You are encouraged to search the ACM Digital Library for full-text articles for your writing assignments and Term Papers refereed referenced material. For more information on the ACM Digital Library please watch the video located in the Student Center tab of the online course shell (Blackboard).
To access the ACM Digital Library:
Students:
Login to iCampus: http://icampus.strayer.edu
Click on Student Services
Click on Learning Resource Center
Click on Databases
Scroll down to Information Systems/Computing
Click on ACM Digital Library
Resources
The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area to find resources and answers to common questions.
Technical support is available for the following:
For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999.
For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the IT Help Desk at (866) 610-8123 or at mailto:[email protected].
TurnItIn.com is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with your professor for access and use instructions.
The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It is important that students be aware of these policies.
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