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, 2012 and First Semester, 2013
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	Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to: Critically evaluate some of the important past and current research that has been undertaken within the information systems discipline; Demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of research currently being undertaken within the information systems discipline; Identify research articles in the information systems discipline that they might wish to use in their theses or research report; Distinguish among research approaches in the information systems discipline and identify approaches that might be useful in subsequent work.
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	Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours a week to completing the work. This will include 2 contact hours per week plus at least 8 hours of 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.
Programs	Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Commerce, Master of Commerce, Master of Commerce, and Master of Commerce
Other Information	For further information please refer to the Course Website
Academic Contact	See http://teaching.fec.anu.edu.au/BUSN8201/

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