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The IPM is an application developed as an integrated planning model; the aim of this model is to provide a one-stop-shop for QUT planning. Currently the application has implemented the student load planning and admissions modules with a space planning module currently in development due for release mid 2008. The application has been developed utilising Visual Basic .NET and has currently been rolled out to Faculty offices and other areas within the University on an as-required basis.
Student Load Planning
The student load planning module is designed to use historical student load data sourced from the QUT Data warehouse (QCR), and produce estimated load for up to five future years. In order to do this the system gathers summarised load and offer information from QCR, and uses it to produce an historical list of ratios, courses, and course fees. This information can then be combined in a projection version to produce a series of target projections for up to five years.
Admissions
The admissions module also referred to as the QTAC module is a continuation of the Student load module in that the data is converted into QTAC entry point level data, providing the faculties with the opportunity review planned enrolment figures at the QTAC entry point level as well as providing the tool to assist in the management of the QTAC management rounds data. This module controls the linking and display of reportable course codes to QTAC codes.
Space Planning
It is the intent of the Space Planning Module to consolidate student load, staff load and existing space data into one integrated planning tool. Through the application of space standards to student and staff load data, an indicative space requirement can be generated and compared against the existing inventory. This comparison will indicate surpluses and shortages of space throughout the University and can be used to inform, support, and direct strategic decisions.
Any queries in relation to IPM please contact ipm@qut.edu.au
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