Course overview
The aim of this course is to immerse learners in the foundational principles, policies, and practical issues pivotal to the information profession, exploring the nature and significance of information assets, and their management and governance in the workplace and society. Emphasising real-world relevance, the course addressing risk management, control objectives, standards, governance frameworks and auditing, that are critical organisational information practices.
Students will critically examine both international and regional legislation and policy, understanding how information holds value in corporate environments and broader society. Ethical considerations and professional social responsibility are deeply embedded throughout. The curriculum underscores information’s role in the workplace and society and the influence of emerging concerns -such as censorship, privacy, freedom of information, and intellectual property - in the information field.
The course features a blend of individual and collaborative assignments that challenge students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills to practical, real-world scenarios.
Aligned with the program’s mission, this course equips future enterprise leaders with a comprehensive understanding of information governance and -management within the broader context of organisations and society.
- Information assets and -management
- Information Governance
- Responsible information governance and management
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the nature, flow and value of information assets
- Apply information management principles, barriers, process, and methodologies in a complex business environment.
- Apply Information Governance Frameworks
- Describe the role of the information professional in information governance and management activities in organisations and society.
- Analyse the impact of current issues, policies and legislation on information work
- Investigate the impact of corporate culture, intellectual freedom and professional ethics on information behaviour and management in the age of AI.
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 30740
Section SE01
Size 100
Available 72
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 55038
Section SE02
Size 40
Available 37
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 54421
Section SE01
Size 100
Available 95
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