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Information Systems Research Proj Minor (ISYS90061)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Dr Reeva Lederman
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This subject may be taken as part of a sequence of one, two or three (part 1, part 2 or part 3) taken in successive semesters that together constitute the credit points required to complete the research project offered through the Department of Computing & Information Systems.
Students undertake a research investigation under the supervision of members of the Department of Computing and Information Systems academic staff. Students are required to take this subject in conjunction with other Research Project subject/s to achieve the required total credit points. A mark for the subject/s will not be awarded until a total required credit points of enrolment has been completed.
Aims
Students undertake an original investigation of a topic relevant to Information Systems (or cognate discipline). Specific research projects will depend on the availability of appropriate expertise, but may address a range of issues within Information Systems research. Under the supervision and guidance of an academic researcher, students are required to design and conduct a research investigation. This would typically involve a literature review, data collection and data analysis. The results will be reported as a thesis and in a public presentation. In some instances, it is expected that the results will also be submitted for publication in a conference or journal.
Indicative content
Research will be conducted on a topic of mutual interest under the guidance of an experienced Information Systems researcher.
Intended learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- A comprehensive understanding of the process and practice of research in Information Systems
- A more sophisticated understanding of the Information Systems discipline
- Developed expertise in the area of their research project
- Completed a substantial piece of original research; and
- The necessary 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
- Conducting independent research
- Analysing and synthesising technical research
- Conducting critical evaluation of research
- Communicating their research in scholarly reports and in public presentations; and
- Time management and project management
Last updated: 3 November 2022