49013 Managing Information Technology in Engineering
6cp; distance only, Internet support; availability: all coursesPostgraduate
Subject coordinator: Anthony Kadi
This subject contributes to the understanding of information technology and its relevance for successful engineering practice and management. On completion of this subject, students should understand:
- what information system resources are available to managers for decision support
- how to get involved with planning, development and implementation of information systems, and
- how information technology can be used to improve organisational performance.
The subject has been designed with the aim of providing a platform for an online learning experience. From the start, students are required to form project teams and work independently with minimum face-to-face contact or supervision. This subject encourages students to be creative and independent from the traditional form of study and actively contribute to subject delivery by participating in group work. Furthermore, it changes the instructor's role from lecturer to facilitator.
This subject consists of online group discussions, peer assessments, freedom in selection of topics and learning sources, and group and individual assignments. Communication and subject-relevant information are made available through UTSOnline. Regular visits to the subject webpages on UTSOnline are highly recommended.
Assessment: Quiz (5 per cent), individual assignment (35 per cent), group project (split into three groups, totalling 60 per cent).
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Hong Kong
Spring semester, Hong Kong
Summer session, Hong Kong
For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/CurrentStudents/postgraduate/postgraduate_subject_descriptions/49013.htm
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,500.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
