Semester:SS 18
Type:Module/Course/Examination
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:30.0 L / 22.5 h
Self-directed study time:67.5 h
Type:Module/Course/Examination
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:30.0 L / 22.5 h
Self-directed study time:67.5 h
Module coordination/Lecturers
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Seidel
(Modulleitung)
- Sandra Beyer, MA
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
Curricula
Master's degree programme in Information Systems (01.09.2015)Events
Description
Short description
The course focuses on developing research proposals in the field of business process management.
Topics
- Conducting literature reviews
- Developing research questions
- Designing qualitative, quantitative, and design oriented research
- Writing research proposals
- Ethical issues in business process management research
Learning Outcomes
- Students will know the professional code of conduct of the academic IS discipline.
- Students will effectively communicate academic research designs.
- Students will produce rigorous research proposals in the area of business process management.
- Students will recognize and analyze ethical problems of designing and conducting research in the field of business process management.
Qualifications
Lectures Method
- The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills in an interactive seminar.
- The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Admission Requirements
Recommended previous knowledge
- Research Methods
Literature
Compulsory reading
- Bryman, A. & Bell, E. (2015) Business research methods (4th ed.). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
- Creswell, J.W. (2013) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (3rd ed.). Sage Publications
- Oates, B. J. (2006). Researching information systems and computing. London, UK: Sage Publications.
- Recker, J. (2012). Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner’s Guide. Springer, Heidelberg, Germany.
Further reading
- Kumar, R. (2014). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. London, UK: Sage Publications.
Exam Modalities
Seminar Paper (70%), Presentation (30%)
Exams
- PWW-MA_Research Seminar BPM (SS 18, bewertet)