Contemporary Issues in IT M

Course aim

To provide an opportunity to explore in depth one or more emerging or recent developments in information technology.

Course content

This course will focus upon in-depth study of one or more, recent, emerging or potential important developments in IT that impact on forecasting, IT policy, global organisations and distributive computing, the role and responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer. IT and business strategies.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of 9 units of study in the program or equivalent post graduate study.

Corequisite(s)

An appreciation of the operations of business and the role of information systems.

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2 Part ( a), Assignment 2 Part (b) presentation, In-Class Exam, On-line Exam

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.