Contemporary Issues in Information Systems

Course aim

To provide an opportunity to explore in depth one or more emerging or recent developments in information systems, and to enable students to participate in informed debate of contemporary issues in information systems while applying their knowledge gained.

Course content

This course will focus upon in-depth study of one or more, recent, emerging or potential important developments in information systems. The course involves defining an issue, researching in the management of information systems, analysing and summarising results of current research in IS field(s). Critical issues in IS and systems – technological, human, organisational and procedural issues related to IS management.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (On-line materials and moderated discussion board)	N/A x N/A

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, Assignment 3: Part A - Presentation and Part B - summary

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.