This unit is an elective in the current Master of Information Management and Systems MIMS) and the Master of Business Systems (MBS) and the new Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) to be introduced in semester 1, 2009.

Modified UnitObjectives/Objectives restated as learning outcomes, for Semester 2,2013 implementation.

6/8/2013 - Modified Unit objectives restated as learning outcomes for Semester 1,2014 implementation.

30/9/2019: Adding FIT5125 as prerequisite, and adding concurrent enrolment restriction with FIT5108. Effective semester 1, 2020.

25/10/2019 - Admin: following a discussion at GPC and with the DDE, the previous update to prerequisites will be effective from semester 2, 2020, because if it is applied to semester 1, no students will be eligible to enrol.

23/09/2020 - Admin: Update to include new assessment and teaching approach fields as per Handbook requirements.

In accordance with new Faculty procedures, this unit replaces IMS5037.

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:

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This unit enables students to pursue a particular topic of research in the fields of information technology, information systems or information management. The research is done under supervision, and provides a chance for a student to pursue a topic of interest that has not been covered in other coursework units, or to build more in-depth knowledge in an area with which they already have some familiarity but desire more knowledge and expertise. Students enrolling in this unit should have the approval of the Head of School or their nominee. Assessment comprises a research paper, project report, or equivalent.

On-campus and Off-Campus Learning(OCL)

Research activities

In-semester: 100%

1. Research topic (Research paper, review, project report or equivalent) - 100% - ULO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Regular meetings with supervisor(s) over the course of the unit enrolment

FIT

Completion of 24 points of graduate units from FIT.

From semester 2, 2020: FIT5125 and the completion of 24 points of graduate units from FIT.

Entry to this unit is subject to approval of the Associate Dean Education (ADE), on the advice of the relevant Masters Program Leader. An application form is required.