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Impact of Digitisation (ISYS90051)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Reeva Lederman
Semester 2
Reeva Lederman
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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AIMS
In this subject students examine the implications of the digitisation of data, information, and communications on organisations and society. Students will investigate how digitisation affects individuals, organisations, and society with associated security, compliance, legal and regulatory considerations. These implications are also examined in regard to ethical questions around information privacy, accessibility, ownership, and accuracy.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered may include the impact of new and emerging information products and services on social networks, on privacy, censorship and content control, information security, intellectual property, citizenship, and other aspects of organisational and daily life.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Describe the influence of increasing digitisation on organisations and society
- Explain how digitisation of information and the proliferation of global wired and wireless networks are enabling new relationships between organisations, posing new threats and challenges, and creating new ways of working
- Explain the implications of emerging ethical and regulatory concerns about information privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- An ability to analyse complex issues and communicate them both orally and in writing
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a project team
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into one of the following: 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-IS Master of Information Systems, 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-IS Master of Information Systems
Option 2
Admission into the 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-IS Master of Information Systems
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One seminar paper (15%) with 3 group members of approximately 2500 words supported by a presentation (15%) of approximately 25 minutes duration. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 3 are addressed in the seminar paper.
| 30% | |
One individual essay of approximately 1000 words. ILO's 1 to 3 are addressed in this essay.
| Mid semester | 20% |
One individual essay of approximately 2000 words. ILO's 1 to 3 are addressed in this essay.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Participation in seminar activities and contributions to online discussion. ILO's 1 to 3 are addressed in the seminar activities and online discussion.
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Reeva Lederman Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 3 hour lecture per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Reeva Lederman
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Reeva Lederman Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 3 hour lecture per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Reeva Lederman
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
The subject is delivered in a 3 hour classes with each class containing a lecture, seminar discussion and student presentations.
Indicative Key Learning Resources
Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides. The subject LMS site also contains links to recommended literature and other resources.
Careers/Industry Links
The IT industry is a large and steadily growing industry. Critical understanding of the implication of digitisation for individuals, organisations and society is crucial for responsible professional practice in the IT industry.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Systems Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering - 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024