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Information Systems Maj Res Project Pt 1 (ISYS90100)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Abel Armas Cervantes
Semester 2
Abel Armas Cervantes
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP90044 | Research Methods |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
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12.5 |
AND
Permission from the MIS course coordinator.
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 the topic approved by the course coordinator. This approval must be obtained well prior (at least 2 weeks) to the start of a semester. To meet this deadline, candidates are strongly advised to start selecting and negotiating topics and supervisors once they have completed COMP90044.
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 thesis of approximately 12,000-14,000 words, requiring approximately 600 hours of work.
| Submitted at the end of the research | 90% |
One oral presentation, requiring approximately 200 hours work, in the presence of the research project supervisors.
| At the end of the research | 10% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the Information Systems Major Research Project as a whole (i.e the entire 50 points of enrolment).
- Supervisors will set mid-project milestones as a hurdle requirement to determine successful progress. These milestones are not a separate assessment but will form part of the thesis work.
Intended Learning Outcomes 1 to 5 are addressed in the thesis.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Abel Armas Cervantes Mode of delivery Online Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project 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
Abel Armas Cervantes
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Abel Armas Cervantes Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project 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
Abel Armas Cervantes
Time commitment details
Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 12.5-point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of 200 hours for the semester.
Additional delivery details
Information provided on this page applies to the entire 50 point research project as whole, which is undertaken over successive consecutive semesters of enrolment.
This research project is taken within the Master of Information Systems (Research Specialization). To complete the 50 credit points, students enrol in a combination of the following codes:
Part 1:
- ISYS90100 (12.5 pts)
- ISYS90101 (25 pts)
- ISYS90102 (37.5 pts)
- ISYS90103 (50 pts)
Part 2:
- ISYS90104 (12.5 pts)
- ISYS90105 (25 pts)
- ISYS90106 (37.5 pts)
Part 3:
- ISYS90107 (12.5 pts)
- ISYS90108 (25 pts)
For the whole Research Project, students undertake an investigation under the supervision of academic staff of the Department of Computing and Information Systems. A mark for these subject/s will not be awarded until the total required credit points of enrolment in the Research Project has been completed.
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
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.
- 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