Course Title: Introduce cloud computing into business operations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: BUSM8843C
Course Title: Introduce cloud computing into business operations
Important Information:
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School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4398 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Course Contact: Doug Gourlay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5944
Course Contact Email: doug.gourlay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Paul Lim
Please send an email to make an appointment to talk to the teacher.
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of internet computing and cloud services. It involves undertaking a basic review of business computing needs and identifying options for introducing cloud computing services into a small business or work area in an organisation.
It applies to individuals who use problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve business operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Element: |
1. Review computing needs in the business |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review current computing resources and use, and document according to business requirements 1.2 Identify and discuss future computing needs and potential improvements to business operations with relevant people 1.3 Collate information collected in review, and summarise business computing needs |
Element: |
2. Investigate cloud computing services to meet business needs |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research fundamentals of cloud computing, types of services offered, and their costs 2.2 Seek assistance from specialist advisors as required, to determine relevant cloud computing services 2.3 Undertake basic cost-benefit analysis for introducing cloud computing 2.4 Identify potential opportunities and risks associated with introducing cloud computing 2.5 Prepare a business case for implementing cloud computing services or other required changes, and seek approval where required |
Element: |
3. Develop a plan to introduce cloud computing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Prioritise introduction of cloud computing, including short-term and longer-term goals 3.2 Prepare a budget catering for short and long-term priorities, following business format and requirements 3.3 Independently or through services of a specialist advisor, outline steps and activities required to introduce cloud computing into the business |
Element: |
4. Support implementation of the plan |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Communicate and promote key features of the plan to others 4.2 Organise training and coaching to maximise cloud computing potential 4.3 Encourage and support individuals and work groups to become more efficient using cloud computing |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities is planned for this course by using the content in the learning management system, either online webinar sessions or collaborative classroom-based activities.
The collaborative classroom-based activities will include question & answer sessions using problem-solving skills and taking responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve business operations in small business environments.
Primarily you will be learning either on campus or on a self-paced evening online course site for disseminating materials and some assessments. Students will be expected to attend four hours of class each week. Students will be equipped skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of Internet computing and cloud services. It involves reviewing business computing needs and identifying options for introducing cloud computing services into an organisation's small business or work area. Solutions will be available in the prescribed textbook or canvas.This course will be delivered through face-to-face classes in which you will participate in group discussions, activities, and exercises. Classroom-based demonstrations and activities support your learning and provide you with the skills necessary to complete course assessments. Utilising each scheduled class session is recommended to get help and feedback about your weekly progress before leaving class.
You will be expected to commit approximately 2-3 hours each week to complete each weekly module and all 2 assessments for this unit due to the possibility of encountering errors, reworking from the start for each task, re-submission, etc., including class time and outside class time.
You'll need to bring your personal computer with access to an Office 365 account and have access to a learning management system for each class scheduled.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 11/07/2023 |
Introduction to Cloud Computing |
Submit Quiz
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| Week 2 | 18/07/2023 | Review business computing needs |
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| Week 3 | 25/07/2023 |
Investigate Cloud Computing to Meet Needs |
Assessment 1 due |
| Week 4 | 01/08/2023 |
Developing a cloud computing business case & Assessment 2 Review |
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| Week 5 | 08/08/2023 | Business Case & Developing a Plan to introduce cloud computing | Assessment 2 Review, |
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| Week 6 | 15/08/2023 |
Business Case & Developing a Plan to introduce cloud computing | Assessment 2 Review, |
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| Week 7 | 22/08/2023 |
Assessment 2 Submission | O&A |
Assessment 2 due |
28 August - 3 September |
Mid-semester break / No Class |
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| Week 8 | 05/09/2023 |
Assessment Feedback and Resubmission
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| Week 9 | 12/09/2023 | Final Opportunity for Assessment Feedback and Resubmission |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- review and analyse business computing use and needs, including equipment and software requirements
- collect and analyse information about cloud computing including:
- seeking assistance from specialist advisor as required
- performing cost-benefit analysis
- identifying potential risks
- make the business case to introduce cloud computing
- prepare a plan and support others to implement cloud computing.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- explain fundamentals of cloud computing, including key terms and concepts
- outline sources of information about cloud computing for micro or small business, and options specific to the business
- describe how to undertake a cost-benefit analysis and prepare a budget
- summarise business protocols for using services of specialist advisors.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Management and Leadership Small and Micro Business field of work and include access to:
- business equipment and resources
- business technology
- relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes
- relevant workplace documentation and resources
- case studies or where possible, real situations
- interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
There are two (2) assessments in this unit.
Assessment 1 Fundamentals Knowledge of Cloud Computing and Accounting Systems
In assessment one (1) of two (2) assessment tasks, the student must demonstrate their ability to list and define the key requirements of introducing cloud computing into business operations. You will also be able to demonstrate your understanding of how to set up and operate a computerised accounting system.
Assessment Instructions
Students are required to complete the following tasks 1 – 7
Where
Students will be given some time in class to complete this assessment; however, it is expected that most of this assessment will be completed outside of class.
How
Students will be assessed on how well they answer the questions in tasks 1-7. You will be assessed against the criteria listed in the marking guide. To achieve a satisfactory result, you must address all criteria satisfactorily.
Students must submit their final assessment via Canvas by the due date per the unit syllabus.
Assessment 2 Case Study – Reviewing Computer Needs within a Small Business Environment
The assessment aims to demonstrate students' knowledge and skills in reviewing computing needs and creating a plan to implement a cloud computing solution within a small business environment.
Assessment Instructions
What
Students need to read the scenario below and answer questions related to the scenario. From here, you must create a business case for a small bookkeeping business (Easy Bookkeeping) for a XERO Cloud Accounting software solution.
This assessment consists of three (3) tasks.
Tasks 1, 2 & 3 – The computing needs analysis
Students must write a report outlining the current hardware and software in place, identifying the cloud computing options and solutions for the business and short and long-term goals for implementing cloud solutions.
Tasks 4,5,6 & 7 – Prepare budget, cost-benefit analysis, and business case.
Students must complete a budget/cost analysis, create a business case (following the 9 steps you have learnt in this course) and prepare a plan to support the implementation of cloud accounting software.
Task 8 – Present the business plan & Support the Implementation Plan
Students must present the business plan video/audio presentation recording that runs min for 3-4 minutes and seek approval from your teacher where required. In this presentation, you must promote the plan’s key features and provide an overview of the cost-benefit analysis.
Where
Students will be provided some class time to work on this assessment. However, it is expected that the majority of this assessment is to be completed outside of class.
How
Students will be assessed against the criteria listed in the marking guide in Section B of this task. To achieve a satisfactory result, you must address all criteria satisfactorily.
Students must submit their final assessment via Canvas by the due date per the unit syllabus.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS under Assignments.
All assessments will utilise a competency-based model and will be deemed as either Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory.
Other Information
Submission Requirements:
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Late Submission Procedures:
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmissions (VE Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to improve and set a new deadline for resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements, you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Grading & re-submissions
Successful re-submissions will contribute to the competency
Adjustments to Assessment:
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide :
This course is competency based course and there will not be any grading for your assessments.
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