FIT5125 IT research and innovation methods
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5125 IT research and innovation methods is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5125
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT5125
2 units list FIT5125 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The aim of this unit is to prepare you to conduct research and innovation in the IT industry. It provides broad coverage of the issues, concepts, methods, and techniques associated with the contemporary IT professional as you conduct research, and design and evaluate new products and services. It introduces you to major research and innovation paradigms, the principles of research and innovation design, responsible research and innovation, and research and innovation methods and techniques within IT industry. It also covers how to effectively communicate the results research and innovation through the established method of short-form video. Skills developed and knowledge acquired from this unit will prepare you to plan, conduct and communicate research and innovation within an IT organisation, as well as to be knowledgeable and critical interpreters of research and innovation more generally.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Blended |
| First semester | Malaysia | Evening |
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
| Second semester | Malaysia | Evening |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Written40%
- Assignment 2Written40%
- QuizzesQuiz / Test20%
- Assignment 1Written45%
- Assignment 2Written45%
- Weekly quizzesQuiz / Test10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate the ability to frame and design all aspects of the research and innovation pipeline;
- 2
Review and critique the current state of art from a wide range of sources to inform a research question and appropriate methods;
- 3
Explain the ethical and professional issues that may arise when conducting IT research and innovation and demonstrate practical ways to address them;
- 4
Evaluate, select and justify research and innovation methods, including data collection and analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods;
- 5
Identify and describe intellectual property issues related to IT research and innovation, including prior art and new knowledge;
- 6
Communicate the outcomes of research and innovation activities, demonstrating an understanding of diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Studio activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
In addition to the scheduled activities, you will be required to undertake 2 hours of preparation before each studio class and a minimum of 6 hours of independent study completing post-studio activities and assessments per week.
Note: studios are On-Campus. Lectures are online.
Learning resources
Technology resources
You may be required to use Web browsers, text processing, spreadsheets, slide presentation, packages, media production tools and statistical analysis software to complete your tasks in this unit. These are available in University computer labs
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yi-Shan Tsai
- Dr Mladen Rakovic
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Jon McCormack
- Tag Alshehri
- Dr Yi-Shan Tsai
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5125?
FIT5125 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after FIT5125?
FIT5125 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including FIT5108 and FIT5126. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is FIT5125 offered?
In 2026, FIT5125 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does FIT5125 have an exam?
No. FIT5125 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.