Enterprise Architecture

Course aim

To critically compare and evaluate the main methodologies for the development of modern enterprise architectures in alignment with the business context and priorities.

Course content

Enterprise architectures (EA) : Overview; Strategic alignment for innovative use of information technology; EA and high-level design; Systems functional and non-functional requirements; EA frameworks, including Zachman’s framework and TOGAF. Evaluation of alternative EA approaches; Critical success factors for implementation of common EA approaches; Planning for architectural change management; Architecture Governance; Documentation of an EA in standard formats; Views, viewpoints and stakeholders. Modelling approaches: MDA and SOA.TOGAF and the ADM.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFS 5058	Business Practices for IT Professionals
INFS 5093	Business Systems Analysis

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Literature review, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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