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Advanced Change Management (ISYS90089)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 3
Dr Atif Ahmad
email: atif@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
This 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 information systems (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:
- Have developed a sound knowledge and understanding of the reciprocal relationship between IS and organisational change in in management practice
- Have developed and applied skills in critical thinking and systems analysis to identify, evaluate and/or communicate strategic and operational issues suited to the application of Change Management concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Have developed and applied skills related to business communication, interpersonal, and team skills suited to the application of Change Management concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Can demonstrate an understanding of professional codes of conduct and ethical standards as they apply to Change Management in business practice
- Independently research and argue disparate beliefs/theories of change management.
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
This subject is only available to students admitted to the Master of Information Systems (Executive), or students with permission of the Master of Information Systems (Executive) Course coordinator
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 term, requiring 20-22 hours of work, accross the teaching period. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 5 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 term, requiring 45-50 hours of work per student, due in week 9. ILO 2 is addressed in the group research assignment.
- One group based presentation of the research assignment (10%) with group of 3-5 group members approximately 20 minutes duration, requiring approximately 13-15 hours of work per student, accross the teaching period. ILO 2 is addressed in the presentation.
- One written assignment due end of term, due in approximately week 9, requiring approximately 50 - 52 hours of work. (40%, 2000 words). ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in the assignment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 3 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours (online only) (refer Graduate Online for clarification) Total time commitment 200 hours Pre teaching start date 10 July 2017 Teaching period 17 July 2017 to 10 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 11 July 2017 Census date 4 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 August 2017 Assessment period ends 15 September 2017 Term 3 contact information
Dr Atif Ahmad
email: atif@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Master of Information Systems (Executive) - 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022