57100 People, Information and Knowledge
8cpGraduate subject – Information and Knowledge Management – 400 level
Subject coordinator: Michael Olsson
This subject begins with an examination of the fundamental philosophy of information and knowledge relevant to the areas of information management and knowledge management. It also serves as an introduction to frameworks for exploring and analysing people's information behaviour. Students develop a detailed understanding of the theoretical underpinnings that link people, information and knowledge. It introduces the concepts of information ecologies and communities of practice as part of the skill set for working with and understanding the implications of people needing, using and adding value to information. These concepts draw on multidisciplinary theories articulated within the social, cognitive, management and computing sciences.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
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: $2,900.00
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: 0.167Access conditions
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