Minor Research Project in IS

This subject is not offered in 2013.

280 hours

Candidates must have completed the following or equivalent:

and three other subjects at postgraduate level with an average mark of 75 (H2A) or better.

In addition, no candidate will be allowed to enrol until a topic has been negotiated with a supervisor and approved by the subject coordinator. This approval must be obtained in the week before the start of a semester at the very latest. To meet this deadline, candidates are strongly advised to start selecting and negotiating topics at least six weeks before a semester starts.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

An individual program of supervised research and study in a selected area of Information Systems. The subject will be supervised by a member of academic staff who is familiar with the research topic and chosen research method. Detailed requirements are to be negotiated with the supervisor and approved by the subject coordinator.

On completion of this subject students should have:

• Developed expertise in the area of their research project
• Completed a substantial piece of original research
• The necessary skills for further advanced research in Information Systems (e.g. in doctoral studies)

• One 1,000 word research proposal due in week 4 (10%)
• One 8,000 word thesis due 2 weeks after semester ends (90%)

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students should develop skills in:

• Literature search and analysis
• Critical thinking
• Independent learning
• Writing of a minor research paper