FIT4007 Advanced Topics in Information Systems

This seminar-based unit will use research literature to address the critical debates and issues involved with IT-based information systems in organizations. The seminar will be organized around four thematic areas: investigating and understanding the IS research literature, governance and management of IT, effective development of IS, and delivery of business benefits through IT. The detailed topics covered in seminars will vary from offering to offering.

Teaching

The unit will operate in as a series of seminars where all students are required to actively participate in debate of the issues under study. Students will prepare for seminars in study groups (where possible) and will be questioned in a structured seminar format. Seminars will be video recorded and streamed on the unit web site.

Assessment

Examination 50%, Seminar Participation 20%, Assignment 20%, Journal Paper Critique 10%.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

FIT4005 IT Research Methods.

Prohibitions

None.