INFO 7017 Postgraduate Project B

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301385

Coordinator Jianhua Yang Opens in new window

Description This project based unit is a continuation of unit Postgraduate Project A. Students are expected to work individually under the supervision of academic staff to solve a research problem and deliver the final outcomes on the research topics they selected in Postgraduate Project A. Students will carry out the research plans, employ the identified methodologies, and fulfil the research objectives within the defined scope. Students will acquire problem solving skills and research experience necessary to participate in a future research projects. To complete their project each student is required to deliver an oral presentation and a final written report detailing the outcomes of their research project.

School Computer, Data & Math Sciences

Discipline Information Technology, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Co-requisite(s) INFO 7016

Equivalent Subjects ENGR 7015 - Master Project 2

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Assumed Knowledge

Fundamentals of software or information systems management, Knowledge in research methodology and Skills in literature review and oral presentation.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Presentation 20 minutes 20 N Individual
Report 1,500 - 2,500 words (includes figures, formulas, tables) 20 N Individual
Report 7,500 to 15,000 words (includes figures, formulas, tables) 60 N Individual

Teaching Periods