1. An acceptable project proposal has been produced, appropriate to the course.

2. A suitable research design and project plan is presented, with the necessary contingency to ensure completion.

3. The range of research methods are being applied to deliver the research design.

Project management techniques are used to ensure achievement of objectives.

Research material are being organised and critically appraised.

Research finding are presented in a coherent and understandable format.

4. Relevant reference sections are part of the documentation produced, which are referenced whenever quoting other peoples work. Such quotes need to be marked clearly using agreed methods.

A signed document must be provided confirming that the work produce was the work of the author and no one else.

5. The documentation is presented in a professional manner, according to agreed standards.

A time-constrained formal presentation are done to a group of people, adhering to techniques taught in the course material.

6. Research work is performed according to agreed parameters and timeframes.

The dissertation document produced is in accordance with the dissertation guidelines document.

The dissertation document demonstrate that he/she has made a comprehensive investigation of the background to the chosen project having identified relevant information/data sources (literature, expert opinion, software, databases etc.) and established realistic objectives for the project.
Examples are provided to demonstrate that appropriate problem-solving strategies was investigated, selected and applied and that the research techniques taught in this course have been applied.

Relevant documentation is provided to demonstrate that work was properly planned, monitored, controlled and documented.

7. The methods of identifying communication requirement are explained.

8. An assessment is done and explanation given of how network technology and network-based applications support business objectives.

9. Network technology and network options are explained at a conceptual as well as a detailed level.

10. Architectural and protocol concepts are explained thoroughly.

11. How network-based application are constructed are explained in broad terms.

12. Initial network design goals are identified for the deployment of a network solution, demonstrating a conceptual understanding of information networks.

13. A network solution is put forward that meets set design goals, which demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of network communications.

14. The contribution that networks make to the realisation of business objectives are assess and determined.

15. Application requirements and communications requirements are analysed and quantified.

16. Strategic information systems planning methods are evaluated to determine how and where to apply them to the process of strategic planning of networks.

17. A network plan and design is produced, for a given scenario.

18. A network solution that meets communications requirements are specified and justified, for a given scenario.

19. Appropriate network management resources and policies are formulated for the assessment of network management requirements.

20. The contribution of information networks, information technology and information systems to the achievement of corporate objectives are analysed.

21. Appropriate methods and techniques with which to analyse strategic situations are identified and applied.

22. Recommendations, plans and policies for the efficient and effective use of corporate information and technology resources are formulated.

23. A business information strategy in the context of a masters-level study are presented and critically appraised.

24. Techniques (like storyboards and mind maps) are used to design hypermedia application.

25. Applications are being constructed using a variety of hypermedia software, eg. HTML, Java and a product as such as Asymetrix Tool book.

26. The function of hypermedia applications and software are being evaluated, by devising an analytical framework and applying it to a range of applications.

27. The existing nature of hypermedia systems and their future potential are assessed.

28. The inherent advantages and disadvantages of the hypermedia approach are explained.

Integrated assessment:

1. Time-constrained written examination.
2. Coursework evaluation.
3. Continuous evaluation.
4. Integrated assessment
5. Dissertation evaluation