Postgraduate

INFO614
Research Methodology and Epistemology
Description
INFO614 seeks to provide students with a thorough introduction to the principal assumptions that underpin the development of research ideas in accounting, information systems and related disciplines. More particularly, it seeks to expose students to the theoretical and philosophical foundations of knowledge and reality. You will also be introduced to both quantitative and qualitative research methods
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Semester Two 2025
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
Restrictions
ACCT614, ACIS614, AFIS614
INFO620
Information Systems Research
Description
The course examines key strategic and contemporary issues related to the management and use of information systems and technology, including their theoretical and practical implications for organisations and society.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
Restrictions
ACIS620, AFIS620, AFIS610
INFO621
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
Description
Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world, giving power to organisations, individuals and machines. This course overviews AI technologies and techniques in the context of specific business objectives, models and industries. By analysing the latest innovative use cases, the course will provide insights into the opportunities, business and society impacts and implications of AI. Students will apply their knowledge to a real life organisation to develop a business case and an implementation plan for an AI based solution.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
INFO634
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Description
The aim is to help students develop an understanding and gain experience with key aspects of business data analytics its applications, systems, processes and practices, and be able to engage critically with the opportunities, issues and challenges that underpin supporting and engaging with business intelligence and analytics in organisations. Key concepts, analytical techniques and tools applicable to various aspects of data science/business analytics, including the collection, integration, analysis, and presentation of organisational information, and data-driven decision making in businesses and otherwise are introduced and applied.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
INFO680
Research Project
Description
This course is one of individual study under personal supervision. It entails carrying out research over a seven month period, and writing a report about how and why the research was conducted, what was found and the implications of these findings. The course is designed for students completing the B.Com(Hons) degree in information systems.
Occurrences
Approved Start 2025
Whole Year 2025
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
Restrictions
ACCT680, ACIS680, AFIS680
INFO690
MCom Thesis
Occurrences
Approved Start 2025
Points
120 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
Restrictions
ACIS690, AFIS690
INFO694
MCom Thesis
Occurrences
Approved Start 2025
Points
90 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department

Not Offered Courses in 2025

Postgraduate

INFO609
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2025, offered in 2023
For further information see INFO609 course details
Points
15 points
INFO629
IS Case Study
Description
Students undertake an organisation-based project related to an important IS management decision. The project includes a literature review and the write-up of a case study.
Occurrences
Not offered 2025, offered in 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022
For further information see INFO629 course details
Points
15 points
INFO632
Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
Description
These fields are concerned with modelling human knowledge in ways that create working man-machine interfaces or allow that knowledge to be packaged for professional use; application to commerce.
Occurrences
Not offered 2025
For further information see INFO632 course details
Points
15 points
INFO633
Knowledge Management
Description
This course focuses on current organisational and technological issues related to knowledge management. The topic is interdisciplinary and draws on knowledge from the fields of information technology, organisational management, human resource management and cognitive psychology.
Occurrences
INFO633-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025 - Not offered
For further information see INFO633 course details
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
INFO691
MCom Dissertation
Occurrences
Not offered 2025, offered in 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024
For further information see INFO691 course details
Points
60 points