Faculty of Science Department of Information Systems

The course is of one year's duration full time study. The course requires at least 100 credit points in total. These credit points must include:

• 615-496 Information Systems Research Project (50 points) and
• Four subjects of 12.5 points each, as follows

615-610 Research Methods in Information Systems (available in semester one only)

Three other approved subjects from the list of postgraduate subjects.
Please note that Honours students may not choose:

615-501 Themes in Information Systems
615-570 Database Systems and Information Modelling
615-572 Information Systems Analysis and Design
615-690 Minor Research Project in IS
615-695 MIS Consulting Project

Note that you take two electives during your first semester of study, and only one elective during your second semester. This allows you to concentrate on your research project during your second semester.

Please note, talented undergraduate students wishing to enter the Honours program at mid-year will be required to undertake 615-610 Research Methods in Information Systems as part of their undergraduate course. Special permission is required.

615-498 Information Systems Research Project

• Content
  This subject requires the student to complete a research project of his or her own, under the direction of a staff member. Normally this will involve an empirical study. Successful completion of the research project will result in work of a suitable standard to be submitted to a reputable conference in  Information Systems or to an Information Systems or Computer Science research journal, with guidance from the research supervisor.
• Assessment
  Hurdle Requirements for completion of this subject
  • Oral presentation of a summary of the research project at the end of the subject.
  • Attendance at relevant presentations in the Department seminar program and special lecture

• Assessed Items

  • A written report at the end of the subject, not to exceed 12,000 words including figures and bibliography.
  • A poster presentation summarising the written report.

Honours Course Objectives

The Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) is designed to:

• broaden knowledge of a range of more advanced topics in information systems;
• provide a general introduction to the process and practice of research in Information Systems;
• enable the acquisition of research skills and current knowledge in specific areas of Information Systems;
• encourage the development of the abilities to think critically and independently;
• improve oral and written communication skills and other professional competencies.

Further Information

For further information about the Honours program, please contact the Honours Coordinator, Reeva Lederman.

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