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.
Students meet weekly with their supervisors for approximately 30 minutes to set goals and report on achievements and difficulties.
IMS5037
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.
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At the completion of this unit students will:
Research paper, review, project report or equivalent: 100%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| To be set by the individual staff member supervising each research topic. | 100% | To be negotiated |
Monash is committed to excellence in education and regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through SETU, Student Evaluation of Teacher and Unit. The University's student evaluation policy requires that every unit is evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement.
For more information on Monash's educational strategy, and on student evaluations, see:
http://www.monash.edu.au/about/monash-directions/directions.html
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/quality/student-evaluation-policy.html
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
https://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp
Not applicable
| Week | Date* | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 21/02/11 | Students will need to familiarise themselves with the information contained in this unit guide | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | 28/02/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 2 | 07/03/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 3 | 14/03/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 4 | 21/03/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 5 | 28/03/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 6 | 04/04/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 7 | 11/04/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 8 | 18/04/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| Mid semester break | |||
| 9 | 02/05/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 10 | 09/05/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 11 | 16/05/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 12 | 23/05/11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 30/05/11 | SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.
To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:
If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit
Assignment coversheets are available via
"Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring
that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University's academic standards, and to provide advice on how they might uphold them.
You can find Monash's Education Policies at:
http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Key educational policies include:
The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at www.monash.edu.au/students The Monash University Library provides a range of services and resources that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information. Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis