COIT12205 - Knowledge Management Principles

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Knowledge management focuses on creating, sharing and applying knowledge. This unit provides an introduction to knowledge management, incorporating technical and social aspects of knowledge management, as well as practical examples, traditional approaches and emerging topics. You will learn the fundamental principles of knowledge management and a wide range of strategies, techniques and technologies to improve the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations. Topics include capturing, mapping, and structuring knowledge; creating and sustaining a knowledge-sharing culture; supporting and enhancing collaboration; leveraging advances in knowledge management systems; management and measurement of intellectual capital; designing effective knowledge management systems; and enhancing organisational communication and social innovation. You will also learn report writing skills and idea formulation.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 2
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisite: COIT11226

Note:- Students who are currently enrolled in or who have previously completed COIT13233 Knowledge Management Foundations cannot enrol in this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 3 - 2024

Term 1 - 2025 Profile
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 20%
2. Written Assessment 30%
3. Examination 50%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2022 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 83.33% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 35.29% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Unit Evaluation
Feedback
Assessment 1 instructions can be made more clearer.
Recommendation
Review assessment 1 instructions and provide more details to ensure clarity.
Action Taken
Assessment 1 instructions and specifications were clarified. Assessment 1 requirements were also explained in the lecture and tutorial sessions whenever students asked for clarification.
Source: Unit Evaluation
Feedback
Too much work for only 10% in assessment 2 part A weekly contributions.
Recommendation
Revise assessment 2 part A requirements and reduce the number of weekly contributions.
Action Taken
Assessment 2 Part A was eliminated, and the assessment structure was simplified with Assessment 1, Assessment 2, and the Take-Home Exam.
Source: Unit Coordinator self-reflection
Feedback
Using software tools/applications would help students better understand theoretical concepts, such as knowledge application systems.
Recommendation
Select appropriate software tools to give students a hands-on experience.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit Coordinator self-reflection
Feedback
Introducing an Online Test instead of the Take-Home Exam would be helpful for better management of this unit and for an improved success rate.
Recommendation
Introducing an Online Test instead of the Take-Home Exam.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Distinguish between data, information and knowledge
  2. Illustrate the main components of knowledge management solutions
  3. Demonstrate the functions of different knowledge management infrastructure, mechanisms and technologies
  4. Analyse the ethical, professional and social innovation issues affecting knowledge management in 21st century society
  5. Explain the impacts of knowledge management on organisational effectiveness and competitiveness.

Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is in use in over 100 countries and provides a widely used and consistent definition of ICT skills. SFIA is increasingly being used when developing job descriptions and role profiles.

ACS members can use the tool MySFIA to build a skills profile at https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/mysfia-b2c.html

This unit contributes to the following workplace skills as defined by SFIA. The SFIA codes are included:

  • Research (RSCH)
  • Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)
  • Relationship Management (RLMT)
  • Change Management (CHMG)
  • Problem Management (PBMG).

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Written Assessment • • •
2 - Written Assessment • • • •
3 - Examination • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • •
3 - Critical Thinking • •
4 - Information Literacy • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • •
7 - Cross Cultural Competence • •
8 - Ethical practice • • • •
9 - Social Innovation •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment • • • •
2 - Written Assessment • • • • • • •
3 - Examination • • • •