Module Code: H7ENARCH
Long Title Enterprise Architecture
Title Enterprise Architecture
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: ANTHONY PAUL STYNES
Module Author: Paul Stynes
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and distinguish between the different methods and frameworks for enterprise architecture
LO2 Understand the benefits of a Service Oriented Architecture
LO3 Model and Analyse an architecture using an appropriate architectural language
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Enterprise Architecture
• Architecture. • Enterprise Architecture. • The Architecture Process. • Drivers for Enterprise Architecture.
Governance Instruments
• Strategic Management. • Balanced Scorecard. • Strategy Execution. • EFQM Quality Management. • ISO 9001 IT Governance. • COBIT IT. • Service Delivery and Support. • ITIL IT Implementation. • CMM and CMMI.
Methods and Frameworks
• Enterprise Architecture Methods. • IEEE 1471-2000/ISO/IEC 42010 Standard. • The Zachman Framework. • The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF). • OMG's Model Driven Architecture (MDA). • Other Frameworks.
Description Languages
• Integrated Definition Methods (IDEF). • Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). • Testbed Architecture of Integrated Information Systems (ARIS). • Unified Modelling Language (UML). • Architecture Description Language.
Service-Oriented Architecture
• Service Oriented Technologies. • Relevance and Benefits for Enterprise Architecture.
Foundations
• Architectural Complexity. • Describing Enterprise Architectures Pictures, Models and Semantics.
Communication of Enterprise Architectures
• System Development as a Knowledge. • Transformation Process. • Conversation Strategies. • Architectural Conversation.
A Language for Enterprise Modelling
• Coherence Service Orientation and Layering. • Three Dimensions of Modelling. • Extensions. • Business Layer Concepts. • Application Layer Concepts. • Technology Layer Concepts. • Relations. • Motivation. • Extension Concepts. • Implementation and Migration. • Language Extension. • Mechanism ArchiMate and TOGAF.
Guidelines for Modelling
• The Modelling Process. • Guidelines for Modelling. • Readability and Usability of Models.
Viewpoints and Visualisation
• Architectural Viewpoints Models. • Views and Visualisation. • Visualisation and Interaction. • Creating, Selecting and Using Viewpoints. • Basic Design Viewpoints. • ArchiMate and TOGAF Views.
Architectural Analysis
• Analysis Techniques. • Quantitative Analysis. • Portfolio Analysis. • Functional Analysis.
Architectural Alignment
• The GRAAL Alignment Framework. • Alignment Phenomena. • The Architecture Process.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Assessment60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Continuous Assessment. Sample Assessment would be as follows: Model a Doctor’s Appointment System from the moment a patient enters the doctor’s office to receiving the prescribed medicine at the pharmacy using an architecture framework of your choice.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 60
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Sample Question: What is the main role of an enterprise architecture? Compare the Zachman Framework and TOGAF in terms of methodology and taxonomy.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Practical No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 7.5 Once per semester 0.63
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Practical No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 123 Once per semester 10.25
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Lankhorst, M.,. (2012), Enterprise Architecture at Work: Modelling, Communication and Analysis, 3rd. Springer, [ISBN: 978-364229650].
  • Greefhorst, Danny, Proper, Erik. (2011), Architecture Principles, Springer, p.197, [ISBN: 978-3-642-202].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Land, M., Proper, E., Waage, M., Cloo, J.,Steghuis, C.,. (2009), Enterprise Architecture: Creating Value by Informed Governance, Springer, [ISBN: 978-354085231].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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