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Research Topics in Information Systems 2 - INFS4887
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Faculty: Australian School of Business
 
 
School:  School of Info Systems, Technology & Management
 
 
Course Outline: INFS4887 Course Outline
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: Enrolled in Honours majoring in Information Systems in programs 3971 or 3979, or 70 WAM in Software Engineering program.
 
 
Equivalent: INFS5987
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course explores philosophical perspectives and epistemological assumptions underpinning different research approaches and methodologies in IS research. It includes advanced debates and workshops on research approaches, IS theories, methodologies, specific methods and techniques of data collection and analysis, theory building or testing, etc. This will assist students in formulating research questions, selecting, justifying and applying research approaches and methodologies appropriate for answering their questions, as well as in conducting and presenting their research competently and effectively.

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