Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- create software requirement specifications to develop business
- choose the most suitable option from a range of software options
- plan software deployment in an organisation

Implementation and methods of teaching

Based on lectured content the students will create short group works, group presentations and sometimes individually written essays. Lectures are mandatory and the lecture material is not suitable for self study.

Timing and attendance

Presence during lectures/sessions is required. Request and discuss exceptions separately with the instructor. Progress will be systematic, tasks are given weekly. Reppu reflects the current state of course studies and current activities in sessions.

Learning material and recommended literature

Slides from lectures are viewable from Reppu, but it is beneficial to take notes as required.

Learning environment

Teamwork and discussion mainly on campus, some team work assignments and individual research can naturally be done off-campus. Reppu is used as a communication platform.

Student time use and work load

In addition to the sessions booked in Lukkari, there will be nearly always be some weekly work (left) to do either in teams or individually.

Contents

This course approaches the subject from both acquirer and vendor perspective. How to define software requirement specifications and how to choose a solution to fulfill them. How a vendor provides good service for a customer. Responding to changing customer requirements and situations. How to be an educated, fair acquirer and a service oriented, efficient vendor. Planning for software deployment in an organization and deployment execution. Planning and handling maintenance. All in all: what to consider when communicating with vendors and customers in various stages of procurement and deployment.

Assessment criteria

Student performance in teams and individually is evaluated.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not achieved the objectives of the course sufficiently.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course sufficiently. The student is able to create software requirement specifications to develop business, and can plan software deployment.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course in a good manner. The student is able to take part of choosing the most suitable options from a range of software options. The student can create software requirement specifications to develop business.The student understands both the acquirer and vendor perspective.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course in an excellent manner. The student is able to create software requirement specifications to develop business, and can plan software deployment. Student can choose the most suitable option from a range of software options. The student fully understand the importance of long term co-operation between vendor and acquirer and the benefits of their relationship.