Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2012

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The concept of information management (IM) has emerged from a number of disciplines. Information management is fundamental to the intelligent use of information & the creation of knowledge. In this unit you will focus on the management of information as an enterprise resource. You will examine its formative influences and building on the multiple dimensions of enterprise architecture frameworks, you will consider the elements of an IM infrastructure and the processes used to manage information as a resource.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you with an awareness of the activities in which IM professionals are engaged within various organisational contexts. You will use case studies and introduce yourself to the strategic and analytic elements that comprise information management activities. These activities include the alignment of enterprise information and business planning, enterprise information policy and the evaluation of information resources & systems.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Critically discuss the key issues, elements and trends within the field of information management. (GC1, GC2, GC6, GC7)


2. Undertake key IM activities such as information auditing, information mapping, evaluation of information resources and information policy formation. (GC1, GC2, GC6)


3. Work productively independently and within a team environment (GC5)


4. Exercise critical, creative and analytical thinking and effective problem solving. (GC2)


5. Demonstrate a reasonable level of professional written and oral communication skills. (GC3)

Key: Graduate Capabilities
GC1 - Knowledge and Skills
GC2 - Critical and Creative Thinking
GC3 - Communication
GC4 - Lifelong Learning
GC5 - Independence and Collaboration
GC6 - Social and Ethical Responsibility
GC7 - Leadership and Change

Content

In this unit you will work with case studies that highlight different aspects of enterprise information management. Your study of analytical elements will focus on business information needs and the identification and evaluation of the information resources used to address these needs. The strategic elements you will address focus on planning and management activities and organizational factors that form an enabling infrastructure for IM.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Lecture materials will provide concepts and stimulate thinking concerning IM philosophy, principles and approaches. Practical exercise materials are contextualised to present IM challenges and simulate enterprise IM activities and will be offered in an online format. Assessment items provide the opportunity to practise and apply learning.

Assessment

You will be expected to undertake a number of assessments related to the learning outcomes of this unit (see below).Feedback will be given in written and verbal formats regarding the achievement of the assessment requirements according to an identified criteria marking grid.

Assessment name: Project (applied)
Description: You will be expected to critically explore and discuss Information Management within a specific enterprise.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Both
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Various through sem

Assessment name: Annotated Bibliography
Description: You are required to complete an investigation into the key resources available on an information management topic.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Both
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Various through sem

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Orna, E. (2004) Information strategy in practice, Aldershot, UK, Gower.

You will be expected to read widely. Recent articles of interest to the subject will be highlighted weekly

Risk assessment statement

There is minimal health and safety risk in this unit. It is your responsibility to familliarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures within the Faculty's campus areas and laboratories.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 25-May-2012