Received (early) examination result – glad to see that I’ve “completed the programme of study by coursework only” 
I’ve simple expectation when I enrolled into Information Studies program – to explain my design works, objectively. Two particular subjects that I want to take are Human Computer Interface and Multimedia Information Systems.
The program was surprisingly exciting and interesting – much more than I originally expected. There are many areas that I learned throughout the coursework: information system and retrieval, information sources and searching, information users and society, Human Computer Interaction, information management, web-based information systems, information mining and analysis, system analysis and design, digital preservation, business information sources, and critical inquiry. To summarize it: information as the core and enabler of human activities, where the skill and ability to find, manage, analyze information are essential for survival.
The learning experience complemented my undergraduate study in Computer Engineering – the understanding of a system in human context. The focus was shifted from binary data into tangible information – opening multidisciplinary studies and perspectives. I realized this because my interest has moved from usability into sociability – how the system enables social interaction and process, which involves understanding of human psychology. The next transformation that could be really interesting to look at is Knowledge Management – that is when the information was transformed and internalized into knowledge and skills. IMO, the social aspect of information systems will play important role – much more than the technicality (and thus, it should explains why expensive KM systems do not always work).
However, it’s time to move on and put what I’ve learned into practice first. That should be exciting – and I’m looking forward into as I’m also officially released from my quarantine today
Congratulations! I always think it’s a great feat to complete part-time studies while working full-time. So, you definitely should congratulate yourself too.
Now you’re at crossroads again. What’s next? I’m curious.
Thanks
I remember you said that before during one of those staircase talking – I’ll focus on my career now that my education is completed (tho I do want to take short courses and professional certifications) – the objective: to become expert in my field (which still need to be defined).
congrats albert.. it is what you always wanted.
PS: This blog provider sucks huh…. I didn’t include email and it prompt out error message.. When I click back, all the lengthy comment I wrote is gone……… Almost made me mad
Thanks asen
– whopsie, sorry for the bad experience. Guess that I’ve some usability issues here. Will check if I could tweak it ^-^
Sorry I couldn’t be there to celebrate your big day of “being released” from the quarantine. Nor could I join you to celebrate your examination results.. ^_^”
But, I’m back now.. so, yeah.. congrats… q(^o^)p Definitely looking forward for more adventures… =p
Yep yep – some adventures to go