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Managing Change for IS Professionals (ISYS90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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AIMS
This elective subject focuses on the development and implementation of information systems as both a catalyst for, and a response to, organisational change. In this subject, the interrelationship between information systems and organisational change is examined from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Several change management theories and models are investigated in depth with an analysis of their applicability, benefits, risks and impacts.
This subject supports course-level objectives by allowing students to develop analytical skills to understand the complexity of real-world work in organisations. It promotes innovative thinking around the deployment of existing and emerging information technologies. The subject contributes to the development of independent critical inquiry, analysis and reflection.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This subject focuses on providing foundation understanding for the IS professional to understand and manage the impact of change from an IS project perspective. The interrelationship between IS and organisational change is examined from both the theoretical and practical perspectives and looks at the implications of change for the organisation, the individual and work groups.
Topics discussed include: the need for effective change management, the relationship between IS and change, the adoption of technology, how to build successful project teams, various personality assessment models, the change management process and strategy.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Understand the reciprocal relationship between IS and organisational change
- Be aware of the importance of interpersonal relationships required by the role of an effective IS practitioner
- Be familiar with a range of change management theories and models
- Have the ability to develop a change management strategy
- Understand the change management issues involved in creating successful project outcomes
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Analytical and interpretative skills, in diagnosing organisational issues
- High-level analytical skills, through application of organisational change theory in a practical context
- Problem solving skills using change management models
- Team-work, through working on a group project
- Report-writing skills; and
- Presentation skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students who are enrolled in the two year 200 point Master of Information Systems must have completed 50 points of study to enrol in this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Leadership of a reading discussion (15%) of approximately 30 minutes duration due throughout the semester, requiring approximately 20-22 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 3 are addressed in the reading discussion.
- One group based research assignment (35%) with group of 3-5 group members of approximately 3500 words due towards the end of semester, requiring approximately 45-50 hours of work per student. ILOs 3 to 5 are addressed in the group research assignment.
- One group based presentation of the reserach assignment (10%) with group of 3-5 group members approximately 20 minutes duration, requiring approximately 13-15 hours of work per student. ILOs 1 and 5 are addressed in the presentation.
- One written 2 hour closed book end of semester examination (40%). ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in the examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sean Maynard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 3-hour seminar each week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered in weekly 3 hour seminars with each containing a lecture on theoretical concepts and student led presentation and discussion of relevant literature. The subject is supported by the University’s Learning Management System which provides the repository for lecture and reading resources and facilitation of group assignment collaboration.
Outside class students will study theory and cases through reading and continuing group research and report writing activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Lecture Notes and required readings are made available through the University’s Learning Management System.
CAREERS/INDUSTRY LINKS
Organisational change management is increasingly recognised as a critical success factor for organisations endeavouring to improve business practices through the adoption of technology. This subject is relevant to careers in information systems as it builds an understanding of the soft skills required in addition to technical knowledge to be successful as an IS professional. These soft skills are increasingly sought after by employers.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022