Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

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

Rationale

Web technologies and applications are reshaping contemporary organisations. By 2009 it has been predicted that more than 80% of organisations will have blogs and more than 50% of organisations will have wikis as part of their business solutions and strategies. Furthermore, with the advent of Cloud Computing, many companies are outsourcing key business functions to external web applications. The successful contemporary organisation requires expertise in not just business and management practice but in the critical design, use and consequences of new and emerging technologies. This unit will explore the ways in which IT has impacted on how organisations design and deliver activities and services internally and externally.

As a masters student you will expected to partner with the teaching staff to form part of the executive of this unit. You will be required to demonstrate leadership by contributing to the structure, format and running of the online community.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you with an understanding of how web 2.0 is changing the way contemporary organisations function.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the role and influence of new and emerging web applications and digital technology within the contemporary organisation (GC1, GC2, GC3);


2. Demonstrate knowledge of advanced principles for appraising and implementing strategies and solutions for organisational success drawing upon the new and emerging web applications and technologies (GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4);


3. Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical and legal implications for organisations using web applications and technologies for organisations success (GC1, GC3, GC6).


4. Select and critically appraise web 2.0 for implementation within organisational contexts for business success (GC1-GC7);


5. Identify and analyse issues surrounding the use of web 2.0 in a real organisation (GC1-GC6).

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

This unit introduces how organisations can use (or are using) web2.0 to enhance their business processes.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Content in this unit will be received and created in a variety of ways including:

• Weekly lectures;


• Weekly online workshops incorporating the use of forum's, blogs and other social networking tools;


• Weekly podcasts from experts in the field of Web2.0 and Enterprise 2.0


• Weekly updates made by you and your fellow students to an online community;


• Guest lectures from experts in the field of Web2.0 and Enterprise 2.0.

Concurrent Teaching
This unit is being taught concurrently with an undergraduate offering of the same subject. University policy permits postgraduate and undergraduate students to attend the same lectures. As a postgraduate student you will be required to complete separate assessment tasks that reflect the advanced knowledge and understanding of the subject. For this unit that means your assessment will be of increased complexity but not necessarily of greater length or effort. In assessment 1, as executives in the unit, you will be required to contribute to the strategy, structure and format of the discussions held by the online community (in collaboration with the teaching team). In assessment 2 you will be expected to demonstrate a stronger more sophisticated approach and to base your work around a real industry client who can provide feedback.

Assessment

You will be expected to contribute on a consistent basis to an online community whilst also developing your own digital presence. Your contribution will be assessed individually and also as part of a group. Work will be submitted on the internet or via the Online Assignment System (OAS).You can obtain feedback on your progress throughout the unit through the following
mechanisms:

• teaching staff and your colleagues will provide advice and assistance during lectures and online activities;


• your major assignment will be returned to you before the end of semester with comments on your progress;


• teaching staff will be available for private consultation

Assessment name: Discussion Forum
Description: Digital Presence and Contribution to Community:
You will be expected to communicate, collaborate and contribute to an online community and to build your individual digital presence. As a masters student you will be considered part of the executive of this unit and, in collaboration with the teaching team, will be expected to contribute to the structure and format of discussions and the smooth running of the online community.
Relates to objectives: All but with emphasis on 1,2,3
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Case Study
Description: Business Improvement Proposal:
As part of a team you will be expected to assess the Web2.0 requirements for one or more real organisations that can provide feedback.
Relates to objectives: All but with emphasis on 4,5
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: End Semester

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

No extraordinary charges or costs are associated with the requirements for this unit. There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. Unit materials and case scenarios will be available for download from Blackboard or from the Internet. Students are required to read widely using resources available on the Internet.

Risk assessment statement

There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with this unit.

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: 28-May-2012