Description

This module aims to introduce students to academic research in Information Systems. It allows students to experience first hand the challenges and exhilaration of research, discovery and innovation, and enriches their academic experience by working at/near the frontiers of research in IS technology or management. Each student will work on an independent research project under a mentoring supervision of a faculty. The supervisor will guide the student through one or more phases of research, such as problem/hypothesis formulation, literature survey, case study, solution design and implementation, experimentation and validation, technical writing & presentation. This model enables students to interact and foster closer ties with SIS faculty and their research groups. The module qualifies as an IS Technology or Management elective, as determined by the supervisor in consultation with the course coordinator. Students opting to continue with the SIS MSc (Information Systems) Fast Track Program may use this research project as groundwork for the Master’s thesis. Students who perform excellently (getting at least A-) in this course may apply to extend their research as an IS480 project. This is subject to approval by the course coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes

Critical thinking & problem solving, Communication, Self-directed learning

Competencies

Project Feasibility Assessment, Project Management, Design Thinking Practice, Failure Analysis, Research