Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject covers the essentials of business recordkeeping, with an emphasis on the capture and use of business records. Techniques for investigating and assessing recordkeeping systems are presented in conjunction with strategies and methods for subsequent actions. Recordkeeping processes covered include document control, selection of storage media, appraisal and disposal, control of the archival document, establishment of an organisational archive and document imaging. The management of the electronic record is a particular concern, as is the relationship between information management and recordkeeping.
Assessment Essay: 60% + Class paper: 40%