IMS5037

Research topic ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: G Johanson

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit enables students to pursue a particular topic of research in the fields of business intelligence, information systems development, information technology management, e-business, knowledge management, library studies and archiving and recordkeeping. The research is done under supervision, and provides a chance for a student to pursue a topic of interest that has not been covered in other coursework units, or to build more in-depth knowledge in an area with which they already have some familiarity but desire more knowledge and expertise. Students enrolling in this unit should have the approval of the Head of School or their nominee.

Assessment: Research paper or review (6000-10,000 words) and project or equivalent: 100%

Prerequisites: Entry to this unit requires approval from the Head of School, or nominee and 24 credit points of IMS 9000-level units, or equivalent; or 24 credit points of graduate level units in the Master of Information Management and Systems, Master of Information Management and Systems (Professional), Master of Information Technology, the Master of Business Systems, or equivalent; or an approved undergraduate degree in information systems (IS) or information management (IM) or equivalent.

Prohibitions: LAR5200