50486 Information Management Practice

6cp
Professional Strand – Information Management – 100 level

This subject introduces students to information management practice and the roles of information professionals in different social and information work contexts. These roles and contexts are examined within a framework of ethical professional practice and professional social responsibilities. Key concepts of the field including information and knowledge, information infrastructure, information flow and information literacy are analysed. The subject provides an overview of important historical developments in information science, information management practice and the information industry. Students undertake practical experience in information work and begin to develop as independent learners through the use of a learning contract and the development of a professional portfolio.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/50486_50488.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $612.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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