Business Information Systems

This Business Information Systems programme from University College Cork aims to enable students become proficient in research and development skills in the Information Systems field. 

This Business Information Systems Business Information Systems programme from University College Cork University College Cork is a full-time programme taken over four years (48 months) from the date of first registration for the programme.

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Critically discuss both seminal and emerging Information Systems research issues and topics;

• Critically analyse research literature in the Information Systems field in order to identify and articulate gaps in current knowledge;

• Identify and synthesise relevant literature to effectively theorise Information Systems phenomena;

• Select, articulate and justify methodological choices for achieving particular research objectives in the Information Systems field;

• Conduct empirical research through the gathering and analysis of data in a fashion commensurate with the highest international academic standards of methodological rigour and transparency;

• Effectively document and communicate the context, objectives, methodology, findings and implications of original research;

• Make an original and significant contribution to the Information Systems research literature based on empirical research;

• Clearly describe the academic and practical contributions and implications of their research, the limitations of their research, and appropriate directions for future research.

Modules

• Qualitative Research Methods

• Quantitative Research Methods

• Action Design Research

• IS Research Practicum

• Research Skills