IMS4036

Introduction to information management and systems research (6 points)

(IT)

Leader: K Tanner

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Evening)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Evening)

Synopsis: This subject will introduce students to a variety of issues, concepts and methodological techniques associated with information management and systems research. Skills developed and knowledge acquired from this subject will assist in preparing students for a number of future situations including conducting research for their own degree as well as to be knowledgeable consumers of research conducted by others. The students will be trained to critically evaluate research literature and be able to present their reviews orally and in writing.

Assessment: Assignments: Literature review and class exercises (50%) Formal supervised assessment: Written research proposal and oral presentation of the proposal to an audience (50%)

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: 24 credit points of IMS 9000-level units, or equivalent; or 24 credit points of graduate level units in the Master of Information Technology or the Master of Business Systems, or equivalent; or an approved undergraduate degree in information systems (IS) or information management (IM) or equivalent

Prohibitions: CSE4910, SYS4020