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Information Systems Research Proj Major (ISYS90063)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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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 LEARNING
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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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 37-point Research Project.
- One thesis (90%) of approximately 10,000 words submitted at the end of the research, requiring approximately 400 hours of work. Supervisors will set mid-project milestones as a hurdle requirement to determine successful progress. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 5 are addressed in the thesis.
- Two oral presentations (10%), requiring approximately 200 hours of work. ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in the oral presentations:
- One project proposal presentation, due at the project-proposal stage and conducted in the presence of the research project supervisors. The project proposal presentation is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
- One final report presentation, due with the final report. The final report presentation is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 37.5-point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of 30 hours per week or 600 hours for the semester. To complete a 37.5-point major research project, students may also enrol in a combination of ISYS90064 (25 points), and/or ISYS90065 (12.5 points). Students enrolled in a 37.5, 25 or 12.5 point research subject would be expected to be engaged in their research on a pro-rata basis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
Weekly meetings with your supervisor, writing, presentations, and comments from your supervisor on your research plans and written reports.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
The library, the world wide web, plus weekly meetings with your supervisor.
CAREERS/INDUSTRY LINKS
None, unless the research project involves making contact with industry, e.g., by arranging and conducting a series of interviews.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Information Systems) Course Master of Information Systems Major MIS Research Specialisation
Last updated: 3 November 2022