This unit examines the characteristics and applications of systems that support knowledge management at personal, group and corporate levels. It considers the electronic representation of knowledge, the components of systems that embody or support knowledge processing and the use and value of such systems. The business and system issues associated with the analysis, design, construction, deployment, management and evaluation of knowledge management systems are addressed.

The different forms of knowledge are critiqued in light of current research.

This unit may be cotaught with 11493 Knowledge Management Systems

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse personal and organisational situations in terms of theories of knowledge;
2. Analyse the knowledge needs of an organisational situation;
3. Select and apply appropriate systems components and design a knowledge management system; and
4. Critique different forms of knowledge in light of current research.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

Completion of 9 credit points at graduate level.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

11493 Knowledge Management Systems and 8570 Knowledge Management Systems.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed that you have considerable experience in the use of computers and have high level written, visual and oral communication skills.