Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should know about recent developments in information systems theory and practice; understand the use of a variety of research methods appropriate to information systems research; be able to prepare and evaluate a research plan, to contribute at an advanced level to the practice of information systems, and to undertake postgraduate research work in an area of information systems.
Synopsis The honours program enables students to study and research in areas of interest to them. The honours year consists of four subjects of coursework worth twenty-four credit points and a minor thesis of 10,000 to 20,000 words worth twenty-four credit points. The coursework subjects are taken from the faculty's level-four subjects and are chosen in consultation with the honours-year coordinator; at least two of them must be information systems subjects. In some cases a level-five subject may be chosen subject to the approval of the honours-year coordinator. The topic for the minor thesis is chosen by the student. It should fall within one of the specialist research areas nominated by the department, although this requirement may be waived if a suitable supervisor is available. Honours students are expected to attend and participate in the seminar programme run by the department.
Assessment Completion of four coursework units with an average grade of at least credit (hurdle) and a minor thesis: 100%