Leader: Kerry Tanner

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit enables students to pursue a particular topic of research in the fields of information technology, information systems or information management. 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 comprises a research paper (6000-10,000 words), project report, or equivalent.

Objectives

On completion of FIT5109, students will have:

1. Gained in-depth understanding of a relevant topic of interest that enhances their prior studies;
2. Developed their ability to analyse and synthesise and construct arguments from a range of published sources;
3. Developed skills at critiquing and evaluating others' ideas, opinions and arguments;
4. Enhanced their skills in project planning, collecting and evaluating data and presenting findings;
5. Learnt to work effectively in a close, cooperative relationship with a supervisor;
6. Enhanced their skills as independent learners, demonstrating self-reliance and effective time management.

Assessment

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

Contact hours

Students meet weekly with their supervisors (in person or by phone) for approximately 30 minutes to set goals and report on achievements and difficulties. They are expected to spend 12 hrs/week on research and related activities.

Prerequisites

24 points of Graduate units from the Faculty of Information Technology

Prohibitions

IMS5037