Collaborative Information Systems M

Course aim

To enable students to understand the dynamics of electronic collaboration in ‘any time/any where’ group working, and to identify appropriate information systems to support such working.

Course content

Collaboration concepts, group decision support systems, benefits and problems in collaborative working, electronic meetings, web related collaboration, internet, technologies, implementation and policy issues.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFS 5058	Strategic Information Systems M

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks
Directed Study	N/A 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

Examination, Group assignments - Development of conference - style paper, Peer Work - Constructive reviews of development work of other groups

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.