IS-420 Current Topics and Research Areas in Information Systems (Autumn 2020)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leaders:
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- Eli Hustad
- Polyxeni Vasilakopoulou
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Recommended previous knowledge
Learning outcomes
- Know and be able to discuss current topics within information systems (IS) that has been addressed in the course
- Be able to apply a systematic method for writing a literature review of a specific topic within IS
- Design a scientific report that summarizes and concludes the results from a literature review related to a selected topic within IS
- Suggest a theoretical perspective, framework or model and argue for why this choice is appropriate for designing and conducting a research study within IS
- Present potential practical and theoretical contributions for a planned IS study
- Apply ethical guidelines in IS research
Contents
The course prepares the student for the Master Thesis and provides possibilities for specialization on a chosen topic within IS. It will focus on current issues in IS and the methodology for conducting literature studies. Students are introduced to various topics and issues within the IS field that can be relevant focus areas in a master thesis. Research ethics and guidelines for how to apply ethics in IS research studies, are part of the course.
During the course, students work with a comprehensive literature review which can be related to the theme of their forthcoming thesis.
Relevant topics within IS that the course focuses on, will depend on ongoing research projects. Relevant topics within IS relevant for master theses, will largely be tied to research groups where employees of the department participate. Topics which the students can choose among, will represent a wide range of relevant areas within IS.
Teaching and learning methods
Examination requirements
Examinations
Approved mandatory presentations and hand-ins in addition to obligatory participation in lectures and discussions. Details are given in Canvas at start of term.
Group report (counts 100%), usually delivered by pair of students. Graded marks (letters). Further information will be given in Canvas.
Student evaluation
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IS-504 – Current Topics and Research Areas in Information System Security. | 7.5 |