Information Systems Res Project Pt 1 (ISYS90113)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Abel Armas Cervantes
Semester 2 (Extended)
Abel Armas Cervantes
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| 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.
IS MAJOR Research Project
Under the supervision and guidance of an academic researcher, students are required to design and conduct a research investigation. This would typically involve conducting a literature review to identify a research question, selecting an appropriate data gathering method to address this question, executing data collection, analysing data, and evaluating the outcome of the study both in terms of its limitations and against the existing literature. A systematic literature review would not usually be considered sufficient for this type of project. 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. Students would normally undertake Information Systems Project Part 1 in their first semester of research and then the other 3 Information Systems Research subjects Part 2, 3, and 4 concurrently in the second semester of research.
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 have:
- A comprehensive understanding of the process and practice of research in Information Systems
- Research maturity, including the ability to independently carry out a literature review, and develop a method for undertaking research in information systems
- Developed expertise in the area of their research project
- Completed a substantial piece of original research that demonstrates critical thinking and analytical skills to apply theory to an information systems research project; and
- The necessary skills for further advanced research in Information Systems (e.g. in doctoral studies)
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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP90044 | Research Methods |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
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 MIS 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis of approximately 12,000-14,000 words. 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 (ILO's) 1 to 5 are addressed in the thesis.
| End of semester | 90% |
An oral presentation of 15 minutes in the presence of the research project supervisors. To be completed in week 12 of the 4th IS Research Subject. ILO's 1 to 5 are addressed in the oral presentation.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Additional details
MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECT (IS Research Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 – 50 points)
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across:
- Major Research Project: Part 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the subject.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Abel Armas Cervantes Mode of delivery On Campus (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 3 March 2025 to 30 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 30 June 2025 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Abel Armas Cervantes
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Abel Armas Cervantes Mode of delivery On Campus (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 28 July 2025 to 24 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 24 December 2025 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Abel Armas Cervantes
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Additional delivery details
Major Research Project
This information applies to the entire 50 point research project as whole, which is undertaken over one or two semesters of enrolment. This research project is taken within the Master of Information Systems (Research Specialisation) To complete the 50 credit points, students enrol in the following subjects:
Part 1: ISYS90113 Information Research Project Part 1
Part 2: ISYS90114 Information Research Project Part 2
Part 3: ISYS90115 Information Research Project Part 3
Part 4: ISYS90116 Information Research Project Part 4
Parts 2, 3 and 4 would usually be undertaken concurrently.
Time Commitment Details
Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, for each 12.5 point research project subject a student is enrolled in they would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of 200 hours in the semester.
For the whole Research Project, students undertake an investigation under the supervision of academic staff of the School 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: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Information Systems Informal specialisation Research specialisation - Links to additional information
Last updated: 4 March 2025