FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Overview
This unit provides you with the skills and knowledge relating to the use of latest technologies for managing knowledge, electronic documents and records to meet the needs of individuals, work groups and organisations. The unit aims to build a general understanding of technologies for managing personal and organisational structured and unstructured information and knowledge and the methods of developing systems to handle it. You will study the business context, requirements analysis techniques and implementation issues for electronic document management, recordkeeping, content and other information and knowledge management systems.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | Evening |
Assessment
- Assignment 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle20%
- Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle30%
- Assignment 3ParticipationThreshold hurdle10%
- Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the value of implementing electronic information and knowledge management systems in various organisational contexts;
- 2
Form and professionally present a credible opinion about emerging technological advancements and their relevance for information and knowledge management;
- 3
Identify and select appropriate strategic options for designing and implementing information and knowledge management systems in support of digital transformations;
- 4
Gather and analyse requirements for a range of stakeholders in the design and deployment of information and knowledge management solutions;
- 5
Assess and synthesise diverse information about information and knowledge management technologies market and how to use implementation strategies to maximise their strengths and minimise their weaknesses.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Joanne Evans
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Bhavik Chandra
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5088?
FIT5088 has no prerequisites.
When is FIT5088 offered?
In 2021, FIT5088 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT5088?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5088 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.