bus5ris research methods for is
RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BUS5RIS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject begins by situating research methodology within an historical context such that the previously hard boundary between qualitative and quantitative methods is appreciated. The focus of the subject is on social and behavioural research as it relates to research in Business and Management Information Systems. The central role of the research question and its link to the development of a conceptual model, research objectives and methodology are given extensive coverage. A range of quantitative and qualitative methods are introduced. Students who complete this subject will understand the key principles of research design and the challenges it presents. They will possess the necessary skills to evaluate research in a commercial and academic settings.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Zyngier
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MGT4RMA, THS5RMA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Research methods for students and professional: information management and systems | Prescribed | Williamson, K. (ed) | CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY |
Readings | Business research methods: a managerial approach | Recommended | Veal, A. J. | 2ND EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION: AUSTRALIA, 2005 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTharanga Goonesekera
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 3-hour seminar/laboratory per week"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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one 1-hour research methods and analysis techniques test | 20 | |
one 3,000-word research assignment | 60 | |
one 500-word qualitative research review | 10 | |
one 500-word quantitative research review | 10 |