ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation (8)
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This subject requires research and project work, at an advanced level, on a topic related to emerging technologies and innovation. In the context of professional practice, students will draw upon prior learning in their Masters course to execute an independent capstone project in a selected topic in Information Technology. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC571
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in:
Master of Information Systems Security
Master of Information Technology
Master of Networking and Systems Administration
Master of Systems Development |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to interpret and evaluate an overview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovation;
- be able to perform literature searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topic;
- be able to critically reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic;
- be able to apply established research methodologies with autonomy;
- be able to apply project management and information and communication technologies (ICT) tools to plan, execute, record and present their research and project work as a capstone experience;
- be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills in transmitting their capstone experiences and ideas;
- be able to justify to an audience of peers any conclusions and professional decisions made that contribute to creating new knowledge.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction and selecting a capstone topic area to review.
- Project design, planning, execution and reporting.
- Research Skills: locating and evaluating information, credibility of sources and referencing.
- Extracting information from readings for critical analysis.
- Preparing and writing a literature review or capstone report.
- Presenting your project.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
