INFO5992 Understanding IT Innovations (University of Sydney): rated 2.3/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
INFO5992 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 理解IT创新
Type: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
An essential skill for an IT manager is the ability to keep up-to-date with emerging technologies, and be able to evaluate the significance of these technologies to their organisation's business activities. This unit of study is based around a study of current technologies and the influence of these technologies on business strategies.
INFO5992 has 3 scored reviews: overall 2.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.3/5).
On Reddit: "Almost every units you need to do like INFO5990, INFO5992, INFO5301, CISS6022, and COMP5618 are trash and they are completely useless. There is nth that helps you to be prepared for work in the industry. Do not choose CyberSec at USyd because of prestige."
On Reddit: "Check INFO5992 it's a post grad unit so it's in the evening. The unit is pretty easy, assignments are writing essay, a group presentation and the exam was a joke (copied everything from my cheat sheet) ended up getting 92."
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Q: Is INFO5992 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 2.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches INFO5992, and when is it offered?
A: INFO5992 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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