Exploring Information Technology: Project-topic selection

Apply a technology solution to a business problem in a specific company or organization that adds value to the organization.

Guidelines  

Step 1: Exploring Information Technology: Project-topic selection (1-2 paragraphs) 

Begin thinking of a business problem that could be solved with a technology solution for a company or organization you are familiar with. See the Course Project Technical Areas for ideas.

1. Subject of Course Project

2. Business problem statement

3. Name of the company or organization

Step 2: Course Project Proposal (1-2 pages) Graded Portion 

Upon the approval of Course Project Topic from your professor, complete the Course Project Proposal using this format:

1. Subject of Course Project

2. Business problem statement

3. Name of the company or organization

4. Brief description of proposed solution

5. General benefits it will provide the organization

6. Audience to whom you are presenting the recommendation(s)

Based on the Professor’s feedback to your proposal, develop the Course Project. You are required to use a minimum of ten credible sources for research on your proposed solution and to correctly cite all references using APA style. Make sure you do not use more than 20% material from other sources so that 80% of the paper should be your original words.

See the suggestions below for ideas on ways to develop your project. Use this format for the project:

Course Project Table of Contents (6 -8 pages)

Cover Page

Table of Contents

1. Abstract
2. Brief Company background
3. Discussion of business problem(s)
4. High level solution
5. Benefits of solving the problem
6. Business/technical approach
7. Business process changes
8. Technology or business practices      used to augment the solution
9. Conclusions and overall      recommendations
10. High-level implementation plan
11. Summary of project

References

Appendices

Completed Course Project Graded Portion