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COMP8760 – Enterprise Application Integration

2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor, Lecturer
Dr. Shan Chen
shan.chen@mq.edu.au
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Lecturer
Dr. Mohammad Yazdi
mohammad.yazdi@mq.edu.au
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Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
COMP6760
Corequisites Corequisites
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Unit description Unit description

This unit explores process modelling with a view to redesigning business processes to achieve organisational productivity targets. Various integration technologies from internal application integration to external e-business integration are covered. A range of integration strategies including data integration, application interfaces, middleware, and the use of modern cloud platforms will be explored.

Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Apply business process modelling techniques to evaluate business processes and recommend optimised solutions within complex organisational environments.
  • ULO2: Analyse and apply integration technologies to contemporary e-business case studies.
  • ULO3: Evaluate application integration technologies and business process management systems, and design solution architecture for EAI in complex organisational environments.
  • ULO4: Collaborate effectively and professionally to deliver integrated IT solutions for enterprise initiatives.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate proficiency in leadership and communication skills to devise and articulate innovative IT solutions.

General Assessment Information

Release Dates:

  • Case Study Modeling and Analysis - to be released no later than week 2
  • Portfolio - to be released no later than week 4
  • EAI Project - to be released no later than week 7

Requirements to Pass this Unit:

To pass the unit you need to obtain a grade of 50% or above overall. There are no hurdle assessments.

Late Submission Policy

  • 5% penalty per day: If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days.

    • Example 1 (out of 100): If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.

    • Example 2 (out of 30): If you score 27/30 but submit 1 day late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.

  • After 7 days: Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.

  • Extensions:

    • Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.

    • Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration.

Need help? Review the Special Consideration page HERE

Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted: 

  • Case Study Modeling and Analysis - YES, Standard Late Penalty applies
  • EAI Project and Portfolio - NO, unless Special Considerartion is granted 

We strongly encourage all students to actively participate in all learning activities. Regular engagement is crucial for your success in this unit, as these activities provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of the material, collaborate with peers, and receive valuable feedback from instructors, to assist in completing the unit assessments. Your active participation not only enhances your own learning experience but also contributes to a vibrant and dynamic learning environment for everyone.

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Case Study Modeling and Analysis 20% No 03/04/2026 Individual Yes Open
EAI Project 50% No 23:55 Friday 22/05/26 (Week 11) Individual and Group No Open
Portfolio 30% No 23:55 Friday 5/06/26 (Week 13) Individual No Observed

Case Study Modeling and Analysis

Assessment Type 1: Written Submission
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 03/04/2026
Weighting: 20%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open

A case study of the introduction of a new technology into an organisation. 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply business process modelling techniques to evaluate business processes and recommend optimised solutions within complex organisational environments.
  • Analyse and apply integration technologies to contemporary e-business case studies.

EAI Project

Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 23:55 Friday 22/05/26 (Week 11)
Weighting: 50%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual and Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open

Students form groups and select a case study based on given requirements as the basis for a process improvement and optimisation project. Deliverables are a group report and individual graded project presentation.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply business process modelling techniques to evaluate business processes and recommend optimised solutions within complex organisational environments.
  • Analyse and apply integration technologies to contemporary e-business case studies.
  • Evaluate application integration technologies and business process management systems, and design solution architecture for EAI in complex organisational environments.
  • Collaborate effectively and professionally to deliver integrated IT solutions for enterprise initiatives.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in leadership and communication skills to devise and articulate innovative IT solutions.

Portfolio

Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 23:55 Friday 5/06/26 (Week 13)
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

This individual assignment is to develop a portfolio of knowledge from the unit content as proof to employers of the students skill.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply business process modelling techniques to evaluate business processes and recommend optimised solutions within complex organisational environments.
  • Analyse and apply integration technologies to contemporary e-business case studies.
  • Evaluate application integration technologies and business process management systems, and design solution architecture for EAI in complex organisational environments.
  • Collaborate effectively and professionally to deliver integrated IT solutions for enterprise initiatives.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in leadership and communication skills to devise and articulate innovative IT solutions.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • Academic Success for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

Delivery and Resources

Class

Each week you should register for 3 hours of seminar classes. All classes start from Week 1. For details of days, times and rooms consult your timetable.

All classes will be run on campus. 

Mandatory Text

Dumas, M., La Rosa, M., Mendling, J. and A Reijers, H., 2018. Fundamentals of business process management, 2nd edn, Springer. (Available from our library website: https://link-springer-com.simsrad.net.ocs.mq.edu.au/book/10.1007%2F978-3-662-56509-4)

Additional References that are available from the library are:

Web services, service-oriented architectures, and cloud computing: the savvy manager's guide, second edition - Macquarie University (mq.edu.au)

Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise: A Step-By-Step Guide - Macquarie University (mq.edu.au)

The agile architecture revolution how cloud computing, REST-based SOA, and mobile computing are changing enterprise IT - Macquarie University (mq.edu.au)

Lecture handouts will list appropriate Web based references and further reading for some of the rapidly evolving technologies discussed in this course.  Lecture handouts will be available for download from the unit Website.

Modelling Tool

For consistency with our Dumas textbook, we will be using the Signavio Modelling Tool, which is available at https://www.signavio.com/news/process-modeling-platform-for-students-and-researchers/. We will use the latest BPMN 2.0 modelling notation.  

Other technology required is MS Word, MS Visio (or draw.io) and MS PowerPoint.  MS Visio is available free of charge from the University collaborative Microsoft Imagine website.

Website and Access to Unit Material

The web page and content for this unit can be found at iLearn: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au. Note that the unit content is not publicly available and requires for you to log in to access.

Method of Communication

We will communicate with you via your university email or through announcements on iLearn. Queries to teaching staff can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to the unit email address from your university email address.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Academic Success

Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Changes from Previous Offering

Learning activities have been updated to weekly 3-hour seminar. Assessments have been updated to comply with the new assessment policy.

We value student feedback to be able to continually improve the way we offer our units. As such we encourage students to provide constructive feedback via student surveys, to the teaching staff directly, or via the FSE Student Experience & Feedback link in the iLearn page.  

Student feedback from the previous offering of this unit was positive overall, with students pleased with the clarity around assessment requirements and the level of support from teaching staff. As such, no change to the delivery of the unit is planned, however we will continue to strive to improve the level of support and the level of student engagement.

Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook