Task You are required to write a structured research brief analysing how modern businesses use cloud-based Business Information Systems (BIS) and Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance operations. You are expected to: Demonstrate an understanding

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ASSESSMENT GUIDE

ICT501 Business Information Systems

Semester 1, 2026

Assessment Overview

 

Assessment ID	Assessment Item	When due	Weighting	ULO#	CLO# for MITS	CLO# for GDITS	CLO# for GCITS
1	Presentation (Individual)	Session 5	20%	1, 2	1, 3	1, 3	1, 3
2	Case Study (Individual) (1000 Words)	Session 9	30%	1, 2, 3	1, 2, 3	1, 2, 3	1, 2, 3
3*	Project Report and Presentation (Group) (2000 Words)	Session 12	50%	1, 4, 5	1, 3, 4, 5	1, 3, 4, 5	1, 3, 4, 5

 

Note: * denotes ‘Hurdle Assessment Item’ that students must achieve at least 40% in this item to pass the unit.

Referencing Guides

You must reference all the sources of information you have used in your assessments. Please use the IEEE referencing style when referencing in your assessments in this unit. Refer to the library’s referencing guides for more information.

• https://elearning.vit.edu.au/pluginfile.php/473840/block_html/content/VIT%20Library%20Referencing%20-%20IEEE%20-%2007042020.pdf

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Late Submissions

In cases where there are no accepted mitigating circumstances as determined through VIT Policies, Procedures and Forms, late submission of assessments will lead automatically to the imposition of a penalty. Penalties will be applied as soon as the deadline is reached.

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• Extensions of the due date for an assessment, other than an examination (e.g. assignment extension).
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Students wishing to request Special Consideration in relation to an assessment the due date of which has not yet passed must engage in written emails to the teaching team to Request for Special Consideration as early as possible and prior to start time of the assessment due date, along with any accompanying documents, such as medical certificates.

For more information, visit VIT Policies, Procedures and Forms.

Inclusive and Equitable Assessment

Reasonable adjustment in assessment methods will be made to accommodate students with a documented disability or impairment. Contact the unit teaching team for more information.

Contract Cheating

Contract cheating usually involves the purchase of an assignment or piece of research from another party. This may be facilitated by a fellow student, friend or purchased on a website. Other forms of contract cheating include paying another person to sit an exam in the student’s place.

Contract cheating warning:

• By paying someone else to complete your academic work, you don’t learn as much as you could have if you did the work yourself.
• You are not prepared for the demands of your future employment.
• You could be found guilty of academic misconduct.
• Many of the cheating companies recycle assignments despite guarantees of “Original, plagiarism-free work” so similarity is easily detected by TurnItIn.
• Penalties for academic misconduct include suspension and exclusion.
• Students in some disciplines are required to disclose any findings of guilt for academic misconduct before being accepted into certain professions (e.g., law).
• You might disclose your personal and financial information in an unsafe way, leaving yourself open to many risks including possible identity theft.
• You also leave yourself open to blackmail – if you pay someone else to do an assignment for you, they know you have engaged in fraudulent behaviour and can always blackmail you.

Grades

We determine your grades to the following Grading Scheme:

 

Grade	Percentage
A	80% – 100%
B	70% – 79%
C	60% – 69%
D	50% – 59%
F	0% – 49%

 

 

 

Assessment Details for Assessment Item 1: Overview

 

Assessment ID	Assessment Item	When due	Weighting	ULO#	CLO# for MITS	CLO# for GDITS	CLO# for GCITS
1	Presentation (Individual)	Session 5	20%	1, 2	1, 3	1, 3	1, 3

 

 

ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: Individual Research Brief – BIS in the Age of Cloud and IoT

Word Count: 1500 (+/-10%)

Task

You are required to write a structured research brief analysing how modern businesses use cloud-based Business Information Systems (BIS) and Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance operations. You are expected to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of how BIS and IoT technologies operate and are deployed in different industries.
• Explore the strategic and operational roles of these systems in enhancing business performance.
• Integrate academic research and real-world data to show how theory is applied in practical settings.
• Examine how BIS and IoT technologies are transforming decision-making, service delivery, automation, and data analytics in business environments.
• Include examples from published case studies and scholarly literature.

Your brief should not just describe these technologies, but critically evaluate their benefits, limitations, and application contexts, supported by high-quality references and business cases.

Structure Guidelines

1. Introduction (approx. 200-250 words)

• Define BIS, cloud computing, and IoT
• State the purpose of the brief and key points you will address

2. Strategic and Operational Benefits (approx. 400-500 words)

• Explain how BIS and IoT contribute to real-time decision-making, automation, efficiency, and customer engagement
• Link these technologies to business strategy and competitive advantage

3. Risks and Limitations (approx. 300-400 words)

• Discuss risks such as data security, cost, dependency on vendors, and system integration challenges
• Include considerations for SMEs versus large enterprises

4. Case Studies (approx. 300-400 words)

Include two real-world examples of companies using cloud BIS and/or IoT. Suggested case studies include:

• Walmart: use of cloud-based BIS and IoT technologies for supply chain visibility, stock control, logistics coordination, and customer service improvement
• Tesla: use of connected devices, cloud systems, and real-time data for vehicle monitoring, predictive maintenance, software updates, and service optimisation

For each case study, learners should:

• describe the business context
• identify the BIS and/or IoT tools used
• explain how these technologies were implemented
• evaluate the outcomes achieved, including both benefits and limitations

5. Conclusion and Recommendations (approx. 150-200 words)

• Summarise the main findings
• Recommend how businesses should approach BIS and IoT adoption strategically and responsibly

6. References

• Minimum 6 scholarly or industry sources
• Use IEEE referencing style

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