Capstone Projects

Subject Name: Software Project (MIT) - COMP90082

Subject Coordinator: Michael Fu, michael.fu@unimelb.edu.au

Length of project: 1 Semester – Available in Semesters 1 & 2

Subject details:

This subject provides industry clients with the opportunity to engage Master of Information Technology students in real-world software development projects. Students apply their expertise in analysing, designing, implementing, and managing software solutions aligned with their IT specialisation. Working collaboratively in teams, they gain hands-on experience with key phases of IT development while applying best practices in teamwork, software engineering processes, and project management.

Subject Name: Software Requirements Analysis - SWEN90009

Subject Coordinator: Tingting Bi, tingting.bi@unimelb.edu.au

Length of project: 1 Semester – Only available in Semester 1

Subject details:

This subject equips students with expertise in software requirements engineering, enabling them to analyse and document system requirements in a real-world project setting. Industry partners can propose projects where students apply structured techniques to identify, assess, and refine software requirements, ensuring alignment with business and technical needs.

Subject Name: Masters Software Engineering Project - SWEN90014

Subject Coordinator: Tingting Bi, tingting.bi@unimelb.edu.au

Length of project: 1 Semester – Only available in Semester 2

Subject details:

Industry clients can collaborate with Master of Software Engineering students as they undertake their first comprehensive software engineering project. Students work through all phases of software development — from analysis and design to implementation and quality assurance—applying best practices in software engineering. Industry Partners can benefit from fresh perspectives, emerging software talent, and prototype solutions tailored to their needs.

Subject Name: Masters Advanced Software Project - SWEN90017 & SWEN90018

Subject Coordinators:

• Mansooreh Zahedi, mansooreh.zahedi@unimelb.edu.au
• Leon Sterling, leonss@unimelb.edu.au

Length of project: Year-long project, commencing in Semesters 1 & 2

Subject details:

This subject provides industry clients with the opportunity to work with teams of Master of Software Engineering students on large-scale, real-world software development projects. Using agile methodologies, students design, develop, and validate software systems, applying advanced engineering techniques. Industry partners gain access to  customised innovative software solutions tailored to their business challenges.

Subject Name: Information Systems Capstone Project - ISYS90119

Subject Coordinators: Tingru Cui, tingru.cui@unimelb.edu.au

Length of project: 1 Semester – Available in Semesters 1 & 2

Subject details:

This capstone subject connects industry clients with final-semester Master of Information Systems students to tackle complex, real-world challenges in information systems. Students from diverse backgrounds—including data analytics, software development, business information systems, and cybersecurity—work on projects that involve system analysis, solution design, and prototype development. Projects culminate in a final presentation where students deliver strategic recommendations, prototypes, or implementation plans.

Examples of Projects:

• Developing Scope 3 emissions reduction initiatives aligned with Telstra’s sustainability plan
• AI-driven CRM enhancements for personalised helpline support at Musculoskeletal Health Australia
• AI-powered design platform for visualising and substituting stone surfaces
• Intelligent search and recommendation system for knowledge sharing
• Blockchain use case development for tourism and hospitality

Subject Name: Data Science Project - MAST90106 & MAST90107

Subject Coordinator: Ian Gallagher, ian.gallagher@unimelb.edu.au

Length of project: Year-long project, commencing in Semester 1 only

Subject details:

Industry partners can collaborate with final-year Master of Data Science students on advanced data-driven projects. Students bring expertise in data exploration, visualisation, statistical inference, predictive modelling, and machine learning to solve complex analytical challenges. These projects enable organisations to leverage cutting-edge data science methodologies while engaging with top-tier analytical talent.

Subject Name: Technology Innovation Project (INFO90010)

Subject Coordinators: Taehyun Rhee, taehyun.rhee@unimelb.edu.au

Length of project: 1 Semester – Only available in Semester 1

Subject details:

This subject invites industry partners to propose real-world challenges that Master of Information Systems students will investigate using a Design Thinking approach. Students conduct research, stakeholder interviews, and problem discovery before developing technology-based solutions. Partners benefit from new insights, creative problem-solving, and concept validation, with solutions communicated through presentations and video showcases.

Examples of Projects:

• Social Connection and Building Management in High-Rise Buildings
• AI-Powered Waste Recycling System
• Optimising Refrigerator Ingredient Usage to Reduce Food Waste
• Smart Schedule Planner
• Mobile App for Collaborative Travel Planning
• Community-Driven App for Enhancing Walkability in Melbourne

Subject Name: User Experience Design Project - INFO90009

Subject Coordinators: Arzoo Atiq, arzoo.atiq@unimelb.edu.au

Length of project: 1 Semester – Only available in Semester 1

Subject details:

Industry partners can collaborate with students in this hands-on UX design project, where students apply user-centred design methodologies to real-world challenges. Through stakeholder research, fieldwork, prototyping, and multiple rounds of evaluation, students develop user-friendly and innovative design solutions.