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Minor Research Project in IS (ISYS90044)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Reeva Lederman
Year Long
Dr Reeva Lederman
Semester 2
Dr Reeva Lederman
Overview
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Aims
An individual program of supervised research and study in a selected area of Information Systems. The subject will be supervised by a member of academic staff who is familiar with the research topic and chosen research method. Detailed requirements are to be negotiated with the supervisor and approved by the subject coordinator.
Indicative Content
The content focus of this subject depends on the topic chosen by the student and supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Developed expertise in the area of their research project
- Completed a substantial piece of original research
- Have developed skills for further advanced research in Information Systems (e.g. in doctoral studies)
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Literature search and analysis
- Critical thinking
- Independent learning
- Writing of a minor research paper
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Candidates must have completed the following or equivalent:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ISYS90031 | Research Methods in Information Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
and permission from the course and subject coordinators.
In addition, no candidate will be allowed to enrol until a topic has been negotiated with a supervisor, a supervisor has agreed to supervise, and approved by the subject coordinator. This approval must be obtained in the week before the start of a semester at the very latest. To meet this deadline, candidates are strongly advised to start selecting and negotiating topics at least six weeks before a semester starts.
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
The assessment requirements below are applicable to the entire 25-point Research Project.
Supervisors will set mid-project milestones, such as a project proposal, as a hurdle requirement to determine successful progress.
Assessment requirements:
- One thesis (90%) of approximately 6000-8000 words submitted at the end of the research, requiring approximately 300 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 5 are addressed in the thesis.
- Two oral presentations, requiring approximately 100 hours work:
- One project proposal presentation at the project-proposal stage. ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in the project proposal presentation. This is a hurdle requirement and should be conducted in the presence of the research project supervisors.
- One final report presentation (10%) with the final report. ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in the final report presentation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Reeva Lederman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Approximately 20 hours per week Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Reeva Lederman
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Reeva Lederman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Approximately 20 hours per week Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Year Long contact information
Dr Reeva Lederman
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Reeva Lederman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Approximately 20 hours per week Total time commitment 400 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
Dr Reeva Lederman
Time commitment details
400 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, students are expected to devote an average of 20 hours per week to this subject for 14 weeks.
This calculation does not include the time required to find and negotiate a project before semester starts, which can be a very time-consuming process. Candidates are therefore advised to start preparing for this subject well in advance of the semester. An early start will help ensure a successful outcome when the project is submitted at the end of week 14 of a semester (two weeks after the end of formal classes).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
Learning will take place through self-directed research supported by the guidance of a supervisor. The pattern of supervision meetings will be agreed for by student and supervision early in the study.
Indicative Key Learning Resources
The University of Melbourne Library provides extensive resources (books, journals, ejournals) for conducting research. Special resources may be required and these should be negotiated with the supervisor.
Careers/Industry Links
Students can choose to address issues of relevance to industry and to work with industry contacts as part of their project.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Information Systems Course Master of Information Systems Major MIS Professional Specialisation - Links to additional information
- 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