MASTER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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MASTER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Dr Sean Maynard

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Meet Your Course Coordinator

Master of Information Systems

Dr Sean Maynard

Course Director Master of Information Systems

School of Computing and Information Systems,

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbm69 Email: [email protected]


QUESTIONS & Help?

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» Part 1: Welcome to the MIS» Part 2: Life in the MIS» Part 3: Administration Services for MIS Students» Part 4: Getting the Most out of your Uni Melb CIS Experience

– (Student Groups, Exchange and Jobs) – Assoc. Prof. Shanton Chang

» Part 5: General Academic Course Advice for the MIS– Part 5a: The Professional Specialisation– Part 5b: The Health Specialisation– Part 5c: The Research Specialisation

» Part 6: What do I do Now

Agenda

Welcome to Melbourne (the University of)

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University Structure

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Academic Divisions

Schools / DepartmentsSchool of Computing and Information Systems

https://cis.unimelb.edu.au/

Faculties / Grad Schools etcFaculty of Engineering and Information Technology

https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/

Stop 1https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-

support/advice-and-help/stop-1

Chancellery

Strategy, Admin, Admissions

Academic side of things Administration side of things


The Field of Information Systems

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Information Systems is the study of the interaction between technology and people. It uses hardware and software as tools to solve social and business problems.

Technical Knowledgedatabases, programming, etc

Management Knowledgemanaging change, knowledge management, data management and analytics, project and change management, strategy, governance etc

Business Knowledgebusiness process management, etc

Information Systems

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IT in Demand (JobOutlook.gov.au)

MIS: Shaped by Industry

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Some Industry partners» National Australia Bank (NAB)» PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC)» SMS Management & Technology» KPMG» State Government, Victoria» BHP Billiton» Accenture» Site Point» ANZ Bank» Australia Post

Our partners have shaped our programs in areas of high demand

What’s life like in the MIS?

» Lots of students – MIS, MIT, other Masters courses

» MIS Classes– What are MIS classes like?– When are MIS classes taught?– Weekly classes (Day / Evening), Block Mode classes

– Academic Staff, supported by industry– Lectures / Seminars / Tutorials / Labs– Group work – Your employers expect it!– What is expected of you?

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Life in the MIS

» Some differences you may find in Australia:– More unscheduled class time than at home– Self-directed learning & less individual attention from lecturers– More active discussion in tutorials– Academics expect a more argumentative and less descriptive style of writing for

essays and exams– A different approach to grading assignments

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Studying in Australia : Study Differences

The marking system was a bit difficult to adjust to. It’s quite difficult to get that H1 (80+), they’re much rarer here.

Fredrik, Germany

Marks! - The University uses the following marks scale

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Grade Mark Normal % students

H1 80% + Up to 20% (many subjects don’t exceed 10% historically)

H2A 75% +

About 65-75% of students get grades above the H3 rangeH2B 70% +

H3 65% +

P 50%+

N <50% Usually 10% fail (less in Postgraduate)

Other Strange Grades you might see

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WAF The mark isn’t ready yet – its withheld

CNT The subject goes across more than one semester and thus there isn’t a mark yet – its continuing

» It is expected that all students remain in Melbourne for the ENTIRE examination period and ideally until the release of results on– 9 JULY 2021 for semester 1

» You must not book flights for departure during the exam period.

» Staff don’t know when the exam is until you get told.

» The exam timetable CANNOT be changed. – Not for Students– Not even for Staff– NO EXCEPTIONS!

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Examinations - Important Reminder

» All new students should familiarise themselves with the student induction and awareness community on the Canvas LMS.

» Canvas – https://canvas.lms.unimelb.edu.au/

» Student Induction Page – Click on communities in the left menu and a link to this will be shown.

– https://catalog.lms.unimelb.edu.au/browse/communities/student-induction/– In particular you should do both of the modules on this page

– Consent Matters– Academic Integrity

» You might also consider undertaking the Library research training (do a search for “Library Research” on the Commons page and look at “Research Essentials”

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CANVAS – Learning Management System

» You will be enrolled in the CIS Students Community Subject (should appear on your subjects page).

» This page is new in CANVAS for students in CIS

» On this page there will be announcements about activities related to your study– Employer visits– School seminars– Other Events

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The “CIS Students” Community

» Rich tradition– The University of Melbourne expects the highest ethical standards from its students and

staff in all areas of their academic work and professional behaviour. The work of each individual reflects on the academic and professional standing of the University as an institution that upholds ethical practice in research, learning, and teaching. Academic work submitted for assessment or publication must be the original work of the author or authors. If the ideas or words of others have been drawn upon, this must be thoroughly and clearly acknowledged using agreed scholarly conventions (Prof Richard James)

» University Academic Honesty Web site:– http://academichonesty.unimelb.edu.au/

» A guide for how to reference sources in your reports is provided at– http://www.lib.unimelb.edu.au/cite/– Most MIS courses will want you to use an Author(Date) style – Much like Harvard or APA

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Academic Integrity

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCTTYPES & EXAMPLES OF MISCONDUCT

FIND MORE INFORMATION BY ATTENDING A WORKSHOP

» Copying and pasting from web sites or other published material, even if referenced (but not quoted)

» Same as 1) but then substituting some synonyms in the belief that it is paraphrasing» Copying images and tables without acknowledgment» Copying words, analysis, structure or style from other students (often from previous

years)» Using computer code from others without acknowledgment» “Signing in” for other students where attendance is mandatory» Not turning off mobile phones in exams» Using Fake Medical Certificates

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Most common forms of academic misconduct

» Compose the argument yourself, rather than modifying someone else’s.» Develop and set out analysis yourself.» Learn the fine detail of how to properly reference the work of others.» Learn how to read a ‘Turn It In’ report so you can check a team mates work.» Use a reference manager (EndNote or Mendeley)» Decide whether you want to learn and maintain your self respect and values

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Easiest ways to avoid academic misconduct

» More than 40 allegations of academic misconduct» Many of these were cases of exam misconduct

– Not putting pens down when told to or writing in reading time– Penalties ranged from educative exercises to 0 marks on the exam (fail)

» Non exam issues outcomes included– found not guilty– given substantial penalties (zero for subject or zero for the assignment)– Interesting case of copying work between semesters

– received reprimands and underwent educative exercises– removed from the course

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Academic Integrity in the MIS


QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, please put them in the chat on the righthand side of your screen

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Administrative Services

HELPFUL ONLINE PAGES students.unimelb.edu.au/balanceservices.unimelb.edu.au/finder

HEALTH SERVICE services.unimelb.edu.au/healthLocation: 138 Cardigan Street, CarltonOpening hours: Please check the times listed on the website

WELLBEING SERVICE Chaplaincy - services.unimelb.edu.au/chaplainsCounselling and Psychological Services, including LGBTIQA+ supportservices.unimelb.edu.au/counselLocation: Stop 1 Parkville, Level 5, 757 Swanston StreetOpening hours: Please check the times listed on the website

KEY DATES

• TEACHING PERIODTime period which indicates when teaching occurs

• LAST SELF-ENROL DATE The final date you can enrol in or change subjects via your study plan

• SUBJECT CENSUS DATELast date you can withdraw from a subject, withdraw from your course, or apply for a leave of absence without remaining liable to pay fees for the subject, and without it appearing on your academic transcript and statements.

• LAST DATE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT FAILFinal date you can withdraw from a subject without receiving a fail grade on your academic transcript and statements.

Always remember to check your 2021 handbook to ensure you’re aware of the correct dates!

KEY DATES - TIMELINE FOR 2021

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION - UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

If you find you are sick or unable to complete your work, you can apply for Special Consideration. Applications must be submitted within 4 days after the examination or assessment due date and be supported by appropriate documentation.

Example circumstances Example supporting documents Physical Illness Mental Illness Assault/theft or other victim of crime Bereavement (death) Urgent caring duties Other hardship or trauma

Report from doctor or hospital Report from psychologist or counsellor Police report Documentation confirming relationship and death of person (e.g.

death announcement or certificate) Relevant documentation confirming carer status and current

issue. Anything official that you can supply is helpful.

Potential ‘adjustments’ include extensions on due dates, special exam arrangements, reweighting of assessments, and other options provided by the subject coordinator.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION - ONGOING OR EPISODIC CIRCUMSTANCES

As a student, you may have ongoing or episodic circumstances that affect your academic performance. These could include:

Example of circumstances Example study adjustments

Disability Chronic medical or mental health condition Carers Elite athlete or performers Defence reservists or emergency volunteers Cultural or religious observance

Standing desk, or permission to walk around / stretch during examinations

Flexible due dates Alternative exam arrangements Support, such as note-takers Specialist equipment/technology

You can register for ongoing assistance at students.unimelb.edu.au/admin/special Any questions please email [email protected] or Book an appointment.

FEIT EXPERIENCE SERIES

A series of workshops/tutorials/events conducted “outside the classroom” run by our Student Enrichment team, student clubs and industry partners that enhances our student experience and prepares them for future success.

INDUSTRY SERIES

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SERIES

TECHNICAL SKILLS SERIES

WELL-BEING SERIES


QUESTIONS?


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Getting the Most out of your Uni MelbCIS Experience

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Getting the Most out of your Uni Melb CIS Experience –Assoc. Prof Shanton Chang

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https://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/

» Going on Exchange / Study Abroad for some of your MIS degree– https://students.unimelb.edu.au/study-overseas– Usually its easiest to use your ELECTIVES for exchange.– Most of the UPPER core can not be used and SOME of the lower core

– Where do our students go– Germany - Muenster– USA – Boston, Texas, UCLA– Japan– UK

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Exchange – Global Mobility

CISSA – Computing and Information Systems Association


QUESTIONS?


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Academic Course Advice

Master of Information Systems students complete a total of 200 points. • Professional, Health or Research Specialisation. Students take one specialisation. • Students with relevant work experience may be eligible to receive advanced standing• MIS research specialisation only available to students who have received 37.5 points or less of

advanced standing


General Advice

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https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/students/coursework/study-resources/study-guides

The Handbook: Your “Dictionary” of Subjects

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Timetables…

Generating Your Timetable (Student Portal)

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my.unimelb.edu.au

» If nothing has changed since your application » advanced standing (credits or exemptions) has already been assessed» If there are changes since your application (or you think it wasn’t assessed – i.e. you

have done a subject you see in your course plan)– Apply for more advanced standing (by the end of Week 1)

– Just email [email protected] with your request– You will need to provide a transcript, syllabus for assessment, student ID

» If you think you have already studied a subjects content, contact [email protected] to discuss your options. For example:– students who have extensive work experience shouldn’t complete ISYS90045– students who have already studied programming are not allowed to complete the

programming subject COMP90059, likewise for database INFO90002

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Other Admin / Academic Issues - Advanced Standing

» Credit– You get the 12.5 points for that subject credited to your degree– Occurs when – you have completed a similar subject at the same level (ie postgraduate) – You have applied for the 150 / 100 point program with work experience

» Exemption (or non-credit exemption)– You replace the subject with an elective in your degree– Occurs when you have covered the material in that subject in an undergraduate

degree.– ALL core subjects get replaced by ISYS/INFO9xxxx, we also count ENGR90033

(as you would do an InfoSys Internship)

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Advanced Standing: Credit or Exemption?

MANAGING YOUR ENROLMENT ONLINE

You might need to submit an online request for assistance with making changes to your enrolment.

This is done through the Enrolment Variation (EV) form: students.unimelb.edu.au/admin/managing-enrolment-online

Some reasons to submit an EV form include:

If you have approval from the subject AND course coordinator to take subjects outside of the approved list for your specialization.

» If you see a subject in the Handbook that should be available in your course, but you can’t find it in your Study Plan:– Check the course plan for your specialisation

– https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/students/coursework/study-resources/study-guides– If it is listed, then submit an Enrolment Variation Form

(https://enrolmentvariations.app.unimelb.edu.au)– If it is not listed, then Email [email protected] with your request

– This includes all COMP/SWEN subjects and any other unlisted subjects– You will then be told what to do (may need to ask for subject coordinator permission and

then sending it back to MIS-HELP)– You will then get approval from MIS-HELP (and possibly the subject coordinator)– then submit an Enrolment Variation Form

(https://enrolmentvariations.app.unimelb.edu.au)– Attach the approval Email(s) (printed to pdf)

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Other Admin / Academic Issues – Changing Subjects

» Avoid clashes– Some of the MIS subjects clash deliberately, you need to plan your course around these

clashes– If a clash happens you will have to choose one subject over the other.

» Use the Class Registration Enquiry Management (CREM) system if you have any issues in completing your timetable that cannot be avoided– You will need to raise the issue in CREM for advice:

https://classregenquiries.app.unimelb.edu.au/apex/f?p=420– https://youtu.be/vlSFIFeksCE

» NOTE – More than 10% of students having a clash may cause a subject to be moved, otherwise students are advised to change classes or put up with it– If you are going to change your classes – check with MIS-HELP to try to reduce the chance of

a timetable clash in the future (only for ISYS classes)

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Other Admin / Academic Issues - Timetabling

» The published course plans give students an indication of a clash free timetable.

» If students play with the course plans and subsequently have a clash between subjects in their final semester i.e. 2 subjects on at the same time

– It is the students responsibility to deal with it – EVEN IF IT MEANS EXTENDING THE COURSE BY A SEMESTER

» Foundation core usually will not clash with lower core subjects» Upper core and lower core subjects CAN CLASH on the timetable!» Elective subjects will clash with some classes

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A note on course structure and completion of the Degree

» When do I enrol in subjects for this year?– NOW– You have until the end of week 2 of the current semester to finalise your

enrolment for that semester– YES – the whole year

– When do I enrol in subjects for next year?– In November

» How do I enrol?– Student Portal

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Enrolling In Subjects


QUESTIONS?


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Professional Specialisation

A formal course plan for this specialisation can be found in the above study guide page.

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Course Structure – MIS Professional

Students who have gained advanced standing will complete a subset of these subjects depending on their background

» Students would normally select four subjects from the list of electives. Students may also study electives from elsewhere in the University and if interested they should email [email protected].

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MIS Professional Specialisation Electives

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QUESTIONS?


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Health Specialisation

Coordinator: Professor Kathleen Gray

Email: [email protected] Tel: 8344 8936

Office hours by appointment: Level 1, 202 Berkeley Street (Bldg 207)

A formal course plan for this specialisation can be found in the above study guide page.

» The digital transformation of healthcare is just beginning.

» Lots of labels: digital health, e-health, connected health, m-health, telehealth, etc.

» The foundation discipline for expert practice in this field is health informatics.

» The MIS (Health) works across two Faculties: ENG&IT and Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences.

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What will you learn?Image source: http://www.information-age.com/future-tech-healthcare-123465612/

Image source: http://www.interitehealthcare.com.au/design/10-news/156-the-future-of-healthcare-spaces

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Course Structure - MIS Health (semester 1 start)

* Students who have an average of 75% or more may be allowed to undertake the following alternative capstones:• ENGR90033 Industry Based Learning

(health project) OR• Both of

• ISYS90109 Information Systems Min Res Project Pt 1

• ISYS90110 Information Systems Min Res Project Pt 2

NOTE: Students who have been granted Advanced standing (credit) can not complete the MIS- Health Specialisation unless they are part time)

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MIS Health Specialisation Electives

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MIS Heath Specialisation Electives

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» Plus, with permission (email [email protected])» POPH90018 Data Management & Statistical Computing - Term 1 (online);

Semester 2 » HLTH90020 Digital Health & Information Services - Semester 2 (online)» Many more subjects with prefixes HLTH or POPH

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The MIS (Health) specialisation includes:» a Methods subject, INFO90001 AND» a Research Project (ISYS90109 and ISYS90110) for students who have marks above

75%» An H1 result in each of these subjects, plus an H1 average across the rest of your

subjects, is a good basis to apply for a Health Informatics PhD at the University of Melbourne or at another University.

If you are accepted into a relevant PhD program in Australia or New Zealand, you may apply for the Fellowship by Training program of the Australasian College of Health Informatics.

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What about a PhD in Health Informatics?

» Start building your professional networks. » Take advantage of events on campus & around Melbourne. » Send an email to [email protected] from your student

email address. Say that you want to:» Subscribe to the University’s monthly email newsletter about Health

Informatics events » Become a student member of industry associations HISA & HIMSS

– at no cost, through the University’s institutional memberships

» The Health Informatics community welcomes newcomers!

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Get involved!


QUESTIONS?


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Research Specialisation

Must choose this option if you are thinking about a PhD, unless you are in the Health Specialisation

Choose NOW, or by the start of your 2nd semester.

If in doubt, take COMP90044 Research Methods by the end of your 2nd semester, and follow the Research Specailisation Course Plan

» 150/100pt MIS - through the 25pt research project– You need to work with the MIS coordinator early (In Your 1st Semester) if you want to

explore this option! (to allow course planning for space in your degree)– 3 of your electives (37.5 points) become research subjects– Must complete (you need the MIS coordinator’s permission to enrol)

– COMP90044 Research Methods– Need to have a potential supervisor lined up to work with during this subject

– ISYS90109 / ISYS90110 Minor Research Project – Both Semesters (Total 25 points)– Need to have an average mark of 75% with no subject below 65% to be allowed to

enrol– Need to have a mark around 80% in COMP90044 to enrol in the subject

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MIS Research Elective Stream –ONLY MIS with >37.5 Credit points

» 200pt MIS - through the MIS ‘Research Specialisation’– The preferred pathway to research higher degrees– Must Complete

– COMP90044 Research Methods – One of

– EDUC90716 Introduction to Qualitative Methods– MAST90070 Introduction to Quantitative Research– EDUC90717 Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation OR– Elective in their research field – needs permission from MIS coordinator

– 50 point research project – comprised from ISYS90113 to ISYS90116 - all research subjects are 12.5 points

– Do ISYS90113 in the 1st semester and ISYS90114-116 in the subsequent semester

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MIS Research Specialisation – MIS200

» The MIS research-track is not an easy option (but it is interesting)» Selection is highly competitive, is based on marks and on capacity for supervision» Criteria (normally):

– an average of 75% with no result below 65% – an average of around 80% in the research methods subjects (COMP90044 and one of

MAST90070, EDUC90716, EDUC90717 or Elective in research area)– a working relationship with their supervisor whilst studying COMP90044– an agreement for supervision and a project defined with a staff member once you have

completed COMP90044

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MIS Research Specialisation – MIS200

Course Structure – MIS Research (200 point)

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MIS Research Specialisation Electives

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» A list of research projects is available from» http://go.unimelb.edu.au/76qr

» The project system for allocation and advertising projects can be found here.» https://apps2.eng.unimelb.edu.au/cis-projects

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Research Projects

Research Project Examples

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» Ameliorating Social Isolation in Older People

» Using InfoSys for Smoking Cessation

» Emerging technologies to support human well-being

» Modelling the Benefits of Ontology Adoption

» Exploring the Potential of Electronic Commerce in Developing Countries

» Designing interfaces to support group coordination in online multiplayer games

» Measuring the Level of Trust between Trading Partners

» Managing knowledge in organizational contexts

» Adoption of Green Supply Chain Management (GrSCM) Initiatives

» The role of Social networks and Artefacts in Technology Appropriation

» The Use of Educational Technologies and Social Media in Higher Education

» Teaching Strategies for Information Security Management

» Teleworking and (In)security

» Security and mobility: What does Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) mean for security?

» The best defense is a good offense: Legal limitations to offensive activities by private enterprise

» Preserving the confidentiality of electronic patient records

» What can Information Security learn from Information Warfare?

» The application of formal and informal theories to information security management

» Digital Memorials and Commemoration Practices


QUESTIONS?


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What do you do Now?

» Administration (Stop 1)– Fees, visas, advice on leave of absence, special consideration etc.– Issues with enrolling in subjects, timetabling, getting classes– Course Advice (you will need an appointment)– General questions about subjects– General questions about which subjects to choose to become a …– If they cant help you then you can email [email protected]

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Who Do I Ask About…

INCLUDE YOUR STUDENT ID IN ALL EMAILS

» Academic ([email protected] )– Advanced Standing (must be completed by the end of week 2 of your 1st semester – its too late after this)

– Getting credit from past studies– must be postgraduate level from a completed degree

– Getting exemptions from subjects– can be ugrad subjects or pgrad subjects

– Changing your course plan (course advice – go to stop 1 in the 1st instance)– Approval to enrol in

– Research Specialisation (MIS 200) and Research Subjects– Health Specialisation– Changing core subjects in your course plan (rarely approved)– Adding electives not in your course plan

– Once you get approval you then need to submit an Enrolment Variation Form attaching the approval

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Who Do I Ask About…

» COURSE ADVICE:– Refer to the course advice documents, replacing exempted subjects with electives

– https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/students/coursework/study-resources/study-guides– Ask Stop 1!– Then if you still need help

– Email [email protected]

» OTHER ISSUES:» Special consideration

– Other issues affecting your study– Enrolling in a subject (eg a sanction) or with administrative things

– See the Stop 1

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I NEED HELP!

» If you: – know any student who hasn’t attended this session – think you should have received credits or exemptions – have extra ordinary issues with selecting subjects– want to do the Research Specialisation

– See next few slides– You will need to have your past transcripts AND your offer letter available

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I NEED HELP!

» In these sessions you will join a room and be able to chat amongst yourselves. Individuals will then be invited to breakout rooms for a consultation. You can join the session at any time.

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MIS Drop In Sessions – Via Zoom

Date Zoom LinkTuesday 23rd

February 3pm – 5pmhttps://unimelb.zoom.us/j/81945212308?pwd=SzgyMmJRUlBsbTdjNXRlSEU5dm40Zz09

Thursday 25th

February 2pm – 4pmhttps://unimelb.zoom.us/j/87353754930?pwd=YSs0RUZuOVAyVnJDVElJQ01tVTI5QT09

Monday 1st March 3pm – 5pm

https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/86833809759?pwd=SWJTV2pJRG82Rk9KSE5KUytKS0pHQT09

Friday 5th March 2pm – 4pm

https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/83404263444?pwd=eWVTUWZIUmZsZTRKUloxUjhFOHdTZz09

» This session will discuss the MIS Research specialisation in more detail. You will need to register as a potential MIS research specialisation student during the session. This session will consist of a formal 15 min “lecture” with questions and chat throughout the rest of the session. Please be on time for this session.

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MIS Research - For Students Considering the MIS Research Specialisation

Date Zoom LinkWednesday 24th February 2pm – 3pm

https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/88221859942?pwd=YUt5enpHTTFEV2VQTU5WZlBscHFFZz09


QUESTIONS?


You can also email questions after this presentation to:

[email protected]

(don’t forget to include your student ID number in all official email and

to email from your official student account)

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Dr Sean MaynardCourse Director Master of Information SystemsSchool of Computing and Information Systems,Faculty of Engineering and Information TechnologyLinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbm69

Thank you and good luck in theMaster of Information Systems

Email: [email protected]

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