Digital Impacts on Business and Society (ISYS90051)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Reeva Lederman
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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:
- Analyse the influence of increasing digitisation on organisations and society
- Examine 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
- Construct arguments for 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
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90026 | Concepts in Information Systems |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
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 2
Principal coordinator Reeva Lederman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 2-hour lecture per week and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Reeva Lederman
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- 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
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Type Name 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.
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