INFS8201 Advanced Topics in Information Systems Research

INFS8201 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Information Systems
Offered in	First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course provides the requisite background in important theoretical and applied issues in information systems. It aims to deepen the candidate's grasp of the theories, techniques and methods commonly employed in information systems research.
Learning Outcomes	This course has four objectives: To introduce students to some of the important past and current research that has been undertaken within the information systems discipline; To develop students' appreciation of the diversity of research currently being undertaken within the information systems discipline; To assist students to identify research articles in the information systems discipline that they might wish to use in their theses; To give students an understanding of how one might undertake research in the information systems discipline.
Indicative Assessment	Critiques (4 x 10 marks each) - 40% Discussion and participation Throughout semester - 20% Term paper - Review article outline - 10% Term paper - Research review article - 30% TOTAL 100%
Workload	3 contact hours per week plus private study time.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Business Information Systems
Eligibility	At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree.
Requisite Statement	The course is intended for PhD and Honours students.
Prescribed Texts	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8201
Preliminary Reading	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8201
Indicative Reading List	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8201
Programs	Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Commerce, and Master of Commerce
Other Information	For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8201
Academic Contact	See http://teaching.fec.anu.edu.au/BUSN8201/

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