IT 4983: IT Capstone

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: IT 3423 and IT 3223 and IT 3203 and IT 3883
Concurrent: IT 4323 and IT 4823
Students work in teams to develop or implement a real-world IT solution integrating the knowledge acquired in preceding IT courses. Components that are emphasized include technical design, research, documentation, project management, leadership, team work, and communication skills. The final result will be an IT solution addressing a typical business or organizational need such as data management or networking, which will be evaluated by faculty members, Industrial Advisory Board members, and project owners.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Apply IT concepts, applications, best practices, and standards to create a solution or report that addresses real business needs.
Practice soft skills such as project planning and management, research and learning, communication, writing, presentation, and team work, in a real world IT project.
Produce a career portfolio for use in employment or graduate applications.