ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation (8)

Abstract

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.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Session 2
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Brisbane
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Session 3
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Sydney

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.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Computing and Mathematics

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

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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.

Syllabus

The 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 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.