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Concepts in Information Systems (ISYS90026) // Assessment
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Contact information
Semester 1
Ofir Turel
oturel@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Ofir Turel
oturel@unimelb.edu.au
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Tutorial participation. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 7 are addressed. | From Week 2 to Week 11 | 10% |
Hurdle case: this is the first case study exercise where students are introduced to Case Study methodology. This is a hurdle case, which is not marked, and is used to provide early feedback on how students should be analysing and writing up a case. The total time commitment for this exercise is around 15 hours. ILO's 2, 4 and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 4 | 0% |
Individual case 1: Following the case study method taught to students in the Hurdle case, students are asked to fully analyse and respond to a case study. Approximately 25 hours. ILO's 1 to 4, 6 and 7 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 6 | 15% |
Individual case 2: Following the case study method taught to students in the Hurdle case, students are asked to fully analyse and respond to a case study. Approximately 25 hours. ILO's 1 to 4, 6 and 7 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 9 | 20% |
Group case: Students form groups of 5 students, and together analyse and respond to a larger case study. Approximately 8 hours per student. ILO's 1 to 7 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 30% |
Exam case: End of semester Case Study. Approximately 30 hours. ILO's 1 to 4, 6 and 7 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 25% |
Additional details
Majority of assessment in this subject takes the form of case discussion and analysis. This approach trains students in solving problems from different points of view and equips you with critical analysis skills and competencies. It also requires students to respond to business problems, highlight weaknesses and opportunities for the businesses, and provide a credible solution and analysis for the business.
Last updated: 8 November 2024