Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

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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. In particular, 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

At the completion of this unit students will have:

• developed capabilities to undertake research in the information systems field;
• learned various research methods and studied published research papers in which these research methods have been used;
• learned to evaluate how well the research methods have been used in published research papers.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Ron Weber

Contact hours

3 hr seminar/wk

Co-requisites

FIT4005

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit4007