Information Systems

CSIS 2500
Open Closing on January 25, 2025 / 1 spot left
Langara College
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Instructor
1
Timeline
  • February 3, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 4, 2025
    Needs Analysis
  • April 5, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Family-Owned, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Information technology Operations Project management Cloud technologies
Skills
project planning analytical skills project management systems design management information systems business requirements
Learner goals and capabilities

Technical Skills

  1. System Design and Analysis: Ability to design and analyze information systems tailored to business needs.
  2. Networking Knowledge: Understanding of architecture, and security measures.

Analytical Skills

  1. Systems Thinking: Ability to understand how people and process are connected and work together to produce outcomes.
  2. Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems in information systems.

Project Management

  1. Project Planning: Capability to plan, execute, and manage IT projects effectively.
  2. Team Collaboration: Experience in working collaboratively in teams to achieve project goals.


Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
36 learners
Project
24 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Expected Deliverable:

Overview: The teams will create a proposal to develop a customized information systems solution strategy for the company to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

Key Components:

Needs Analysis:

  • Engage with stakeholders to identify organizational needs and requirements for a suitable information system.

System Evaluation:

  • Research and evaluate potential information systems that align with the identified needs.

Solution Recommendation:

  • Recommend the best-fit information system, highlighting its benefits for productivity and decision-making.

Implementation Plan:

  • Outline a detailed plan with timelines, milestones, and required computing infrastructure to support the new system.

Budget Estimation:

  • Provide a comprehensive budget covering software, hardware, training, and ongoing support.
Project timeline
  • February 3, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 4, 2025
    Needs Analysis
  • April 5, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • research and propose various information system solutions to a business problem.
  • evaluate business process and propose information system solutions to support operational efficiencies

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

What information systems are currently in use, and how well are they meeting your needs?

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.