capstone project

CAPSTONE PROJECT

Instructions:

This template must be filled out completely and turned into the course instructor. If you need assistance please contact the instructor prior to the due date.

This template must be approved prior to working on your project.

Name / Group Members:

STUDENT NAME:

INSTRUCTOR or PROJECT ADVISOR:

Projects must be completed individually.

____I understand that I am required to complete this project alone

Project Title:

PROJECT TITLE:

Project Fundamentals:

Please describe your IT project by answering these questions. Your answers need to address why this project is worth doing.

PROBLEM DEFINITION (Your IT project should solve a well-defined problem):

· What is the problem that you are addressing?

· Who is the end user, and what is the end user profile?

· What is the target market?

· Who is the organization?

PROPOSED IT SOLUTION (You should have a top-level idea of the solution or how you will solve the problem):

· What is the significance of this project?

· What is the proposed solution or approach?

· How do you propose to complete your project (It is important to explain how you propose to complete your project)?

· What tools and/or methodology (e.g. Network Diagram, IP Addressing, Security Technologies, Virtualization, Operating Systems, etc.) will be used to design, implement, and deliver the proposed solution?

· What type of resources (e.g., software, hardware, virtualization techniques, etc.) will you need to complete your project?

· Briefly describe the schedule of activities you will engage in to complete your project.

· As appropriate, include a budget with projected expenses and their importance to the project.

IMPACT ANALYSIS (Describe how the following issues impact your problem and its solution):

· Organizational

· Networking standards

· Security

· Ethical

· Social

· Legal

· Economic

· Target market/end user

CAUTION: Students often consider the impact analysis as an afterthought and give little serious thought to this section. However, considering these issues is an integral part of designing an IT solution or system in the broader context. Designs and their implementations have failed for lack of consideration of such issues.

REFLECTION ANALYSIS:

· Why does this proposal qualify as a capstone project?

· What technologies and methodologies does your capstone proposal incorporate that demonstrate your learning experience at Herzing?

· Are there any new technologies that will be utilized?

· How will your project further knowledge, understanding, or increase your skills in your discipline?