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Minor Research Project in IS (ISYS90044)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Semester 1
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Aims

An individual program of supervised research and study in a selected area of Information Systems. The subject will be supervised by a member of academic staff who is familiar with the research topic and chosen research method. Detailed requirements are to be negotiated with the supervisor and approved by the subject coordinator.

Indicative Content

The content focus of this subject depends on the topic chosen by the student and supervisor.

Intended learning outcomes

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)


On completion of this subject the student is expected to:



  • Developed expertise in the area of their research project
  • Completed a substantial piece of original research
  • Have developed 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:

  • Literature search and analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Independent learning
  • Writing of a minor research paper

Last updated: 3 November 2022