FIT4007 - Advanced topics in information systems
6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Faculty of Information Technology
Leader(s): Professor Ron Weber (Clayton); Mr Jan Meyer (South Africa)
Offered
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2009 (Day)
Synopsis
This unit will develop students' capabilities to undertake research in the information systems field. Students will learn various research methods and study published research papers in which these research methods have been used. Students will learn to evaluate how well the research methods have been used in published research papers. Students will also develop an understanding of some of the exciting, leading-edge research in the information systems field. This understanding may enable students to identify research topics that they would like to pursue, perhaps in an honours, masters, or PhD thesis.
Objectives
The objective of this unit is to develop students' capabilities to undertake research in the information systems field. They will learn various research methods and study published research papers in which these research methods have been used. They will learn to evaluate how well the research methods have been used in published research papers.
Assessment
Examination (3 hours): 50%; Seminar Participation: 15%; Assignments: 35%
Contact hours
2 hrs/week