Managing Change for IS Professionals (ISYS90040)
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About this subject
Overview
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AIMS
This elective 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.
Students who have a weighted average mark of at least 75% in the Master of Information Systems have the option to complete the on-line Advanced Elective ISYS90089 Strategic Change Leadership instead of ISYS90040 Managing Change for IS Professionals.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This subject focuses on providing foundation understanding for the 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
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Understand the reciprocal relationship between IS and organisational change
- Be aware of the importance of interpersonal relationships required by the role of an effective IS practitioner
- Be familiar with a range of change management theories and models
- Have the ability to develop a change management strategy
- Understand the change management issues involved in creating successful project outcomes
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: 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
Option 3
Admission into the MC-BUSAIS Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Systems
AND
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90032 | Emerging Technologies and Issues | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90038 | IS Strategy and Governance |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
| ISYS90043 | Enterprise Applications & Architectures | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90051 | Impact of Digitisation |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90089 | Strategic Change Leadership | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Leadership of a reading discussion of approximately 30 minutes duration, requiring approximately 20-22 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 and 3 are addressed in the reading discussion.
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
One group based research assignment with group of 3-5 group members of approximately 3500 words due towards the end of semester, requiring approximately 45-50 hours of work per student. ILO's 3 to 5 are addressed in the group research assignment.
| Second half of the teaching period | 35% |
One group based presentation of the reserach assignment with group of 3-5 group members approximately 20 minutes duration, requiring approximately 13-15 hours of work per student. ILO's 1 and 5 are addressed in the presentation.
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
One written 2 hour closed book examination. ILO's 1 to 5 are addressed in the examination.
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered in weekly 3 hour seminars with each containing a lecture on theoretical concepts and student led presentation and discussion of relevant literature. The subject is supported by the University’s Learning Management System which provides the repository for lecture and reading resources and facilitation of group assignment collaboration.
Outside class students will study theory and cases through reading and continuing group research and report writing activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Lecture Notes and required readings are made available through the University’s Learning Management System.
CAREERS/INDUSTRY LINKS
Organisational change management is increasingly recognised as a critical success factor for organisations endeavouring to improve business practices through the adoption of technology. This subject is relevant to careers in information systems as it builds an understanding of the soft skills required in addition to technical knowledge to be successful as an IS professional. These soft skills are increasingly sought after by employers.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Engineering Management - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 31 January 2024