Name: Peter de Haan

Short Bio:
After graduating from the University of South Australia in 1994, Peter worked predominately in the defence industry in software/systems engineering roles across a variety of projects providing him with exposure to the systems/software development lifecycle. Projects on which Peter has worked include: ANZAC Frigate Combat System, Jindalee and JORN Radar Systems, Seahawk Helicopter Simulator and Naval Imaging Systems. Outside of defence, Peter’s projects included control systems for Steel Rolling Mill and a prototype Train Simulator driver trainer. During a 5 year tenure at BAE Systems Peter was the Systems/Software Engineering Environment Lead for the Engineering Division with a brief that oversaw all BAE Systems projects in Australia. After taking a sabbatical during which he became an owner/builder to oversee the building of his bespoke home, Peter has taken up a position as a Project Officer in the Performance and Stress Testing Group for QA Operations Branch, Department of Human Services while undertaking an MBA at the University of Adelaide. http://www.linkedin.com/in/dehaan

Email: peter.dehaan@adelaide.edu.au

Phone: +61 8 8313 7422

Opening intensive:
Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th March 2014
9am-5pm
Masonic Lodge B02 Seminar Room East

Closing intensive:
Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th April 2014
9am-5pm
5.01 Level 5, Nexus 10

1	Knowledge and understanding of the latest research and development of architectural and systems design of businesses and projects
2	Application of research and professional practice tools to design of business architecture and systems of businesses and projects;
3	Application of soft systems methodologies to the issues in 2;
4	Identification and use of the latest research findings on business architecture and systems;
5	Development of business models to drive organisational success;
6	The application of System of Systems (SoS) research in the development as applicable to business architecture and systems;
7	Ability to business architecture and systems to provide appropriate business solutions and confidence to stakeholders;
8	Recognition that different interpersonal skills are required to contribute to business architecture and systems;
9	Recognition that SoS is a developing discipline and commitment to keep up to date.
10	Recognition of the need to lead project teams and bring them from a systems engineering perspective to a SoS perspective;
11	Understanding of the need to maintain ethical, social and cultural standards on projects

Maier, Mark W and Rechtin, Eberhardt, (2009), The Art of System Architecting, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=OT8NntOdjU0C&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false 

References
Aiguier, Marc, Bretaudeau, Mark, Krob, Daniel, (2010), Complex System Design and Management, First International Conference on Complex System Design and Management, Paris, October, 25-27, Springer, Cambridge;

Bhasin, K., & Hayden, J., (2009) in Jamshidi, Mo, (2009), System of Systems Engineering - Innovations for the 21st Century, (Ed), Hoboken, Wiley;

Braha, Dan, Minai, odAli, Bar-Yam, Yaneer, (2006), Complex Engineered Systems, Springer, Cambridge;

Davenport, T. (1993), Process Innovation, Harvard Business School Press;

Deschamps, J.-P. & Nayak, P., R. (1995), Product Juggernaughts, Boston, Harvard Business School Press;

Gharajedaghi, Jamshid, (2006), System Thinking, 2nd Ed, Elsevier, Amsterdam

Jamshidi, Mo, (2009), System of Systems Engineering - Innovations for the 21st Century, (Ed), Hoboken, Wiley;

Kappelman, Leon, (2010), The SIM Guide to Enterprise Architecture,

Maier, Mark W and Rechtin, Eberhardt, (2009), The Art of System Architecting, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton;

Sessions, Roger, (2011), A comparison of the Top Four Enterprise-Architecture Methodologies, www.objectwatch.com

MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study (see: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au)

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self-directed study).

This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary. 

Intensive	Date	Content	Readings
1	3rd March	Topics 1-8 in notes	Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 11 + Case studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 In Maier & Rechtin
2	4th March	Topics 1-8 in notes	Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 11 + Case studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 In Maier & Rechtin
3	3rd April	Topics 9-14 in notes	Chapters 8, 9 & 10 In Maier & Rechtin
4	4th April	Topics 9-14 in notes	Chapters 8, 9 & 10 In Maier & Rechtin

Course Content
Architecture and systems of enterprises or firms
1. Introduction & Structure of course W1
2. The architecture and systems of a firm or enterprise are largely driven by the business model chosen. W1
3. What is Architecting W1
4. Business models W1 & 2
5. Key aspects of complex systems W3
6. Representing Models and Systems Architecting W4
7. Software architecture W4
8. Architecture frameworks & TOGAF W5
9. Towards agile architecture W6
10. Systems thinking W6
11. Systems Design W7
12. Enterprise ArchitectureW8
13. Business processes W9
14. Example of development of Business Architecture & Systems W10

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

Assessment No.	Form of Assessment/Collaborative Task	Length (in word count)	Weighting	Due Date	Learning outcomes covered (see 2.1 for detail)
1a	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	14th March	1,2,4-6
1b	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	21st March	1,2,4-7
1c	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	28th March	5-11
2	Project plan – group	Minimum length: 1 person – 4,000 words 2 people – 5,500 words 3 people – 8,000 words.	30%	27th April	5-11
3	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	13th April	5-11
4	Class contribution	3 minute talk	10%	3rd April	one of 1-11

Students must complete all course assessment requirements and must attend lectures to be eligible to pass the course.
Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners

Assessment 1a-1c: Essay/Report (Individual)
Weighting: 15% per report
Due Dates: 1a – 14 Mar 2014
1b – 21 Mar 2014
1c – 28 Mar 2014

Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
1a. A form of business architecture exists in most enterprises or firms whether it has been consciously designed, or not. Comment with reference to firm or enterprise's business model, the role of the board, the role of IT and business processes of the firm.

1b. Describe a process for progressive refinement of design of a business proposal, including the role of a business model expressed as architecture and supporting systems and business processes within each system.

1c. Describe the role of an architectural framework, views and viewpoints and finally patterns, and processes.

Scope:
The objective of these questions is for the participant to consider the theoretical material supplied and attempt to apply it to a real project example, if possible. Therefore evidence of having read and understood the material is important. Arguments and assertions should be based on the research articles listed, the important ones of which are encompassed in the notes.

This assignment will assess your understanding of the course topics.

Length and Presentation:
1000 words (max) per report
Given the word limit on these questions, assessment will reward content included. There will be penalties for exceeding the word limit. Quotations do not count in the words counted.

Please ensure you add page numbers to your assignment and it is advisable to add your name in the footer or header.

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Late work will receive a deduction of 2 mark out of 10 for time in the first week late – beyond this zero marks will be awarded. This is to allow responses reasonably promptly.

Marks will also be deducted for submissions which exceed the stipulated length.

In completing these assignments, higher marks will be awarded for comprehensiveness of content, evidence of reading notes, text and papers, (including additional reading) and integration of this theory into your answers. Direct referencing of external material in your answers is preferred.

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): See section 5.1



Assessment 2: Project plan (group)
Weighting: 30%
Due Dates: 27 Apr 2014
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Scope
Apply the principles developed in this course to an analysis of an existing business, described by the business model, architecture and systems, or the development of a business proposal; in doing so, detailed the design or analysis process (this may be completed as a group exercise)

Length and Presentation:
Minimum length:
1 person – 4,000 words
2 people – 5,500 words
3 people – 8,000 words.

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Note: additional marks are awarded for more comprehensive plans.

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 5-11



Assessment 3: Essay/report (individual)
Weighting: 15%
Due Dates: 13 Apr 2014
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Scope:
Comment on the role of enterprise architecture and its importance, or lack, in a firm OR comment on the effectiveness of the enterprise architecture of the firm in which you work

Length and Presentation:
1000 words maximum

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Application of learning objectives as shown in 5.1

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 5-11



Assessment 4: Class contribution/presentation
Weighting: 10%
Due Dates: 03 Apr 2014
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Scope:
Provide a 3 minute talk presentation on any topic in the course.

Length and Presentation:
5 minute talk

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Application of learning objectives as shown in 5.1

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): One of 1-11

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· Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade. Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late. Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.