Semester:WS 14/15
Type:Module
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:5.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:60.0 L / 45.0 h
Self-directed study time:105.0 h
Type:Module
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:5.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:60.0 L / 45.0 h
Self-directed study time:105.0 h
Module coordination/Lecturers
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Seidel
(Modulleitung)
- Sandra Beyer, MA
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
- Dr. Leona Chandra Kruse
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
Curricula
Master's degree programme in IT and Business Process Management (01.10.2008)Events
Description
In the module Topics in IS Research, students develop an exposé for their master’s thesis.
Qualifications
-
> understand a contemporary, relevant topic in Information Systems (IS) related research
> explain the academic and practical relevance of the topic - review the literature on a specific IS-related topic
- develop the structure of an exposé
- formulate research questions
- identify suitable methods for seeking answers to research questions
- formulate a research design using those methods
- write an exposè
Lectures Method
The module consists of a seminar where students learn how to write a master’s thesis exposé. Students receive guidance as to how to translate their research ideas or interests into well-formulated research questions of theoretical and practical relevance in the field of IS.
The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Admission Requirements
Research Methods
* Attendance mandatory
Literature
Students will be provided with handouts and supporting materials throughout the course. Conducting a literature review is an integral part of the module.
Exam Modalities
Evaluation of the master’s thesis exposé
Exams
- PWW-MA_Topics in IS Research (WS 14/15, bewertet)