Information Systems and Operations Management Research Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI4129 | Business | 4 | 60 | Summer UK |
- Code
- BUSI4129
- School
- Business
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
Students will research and prepare an individual dissertation on an approved subject relevant to the MSc in Information Systems and Operations Management. The dissertation will emphasise leading edge thinking in theory and practice of the subject, through critical awareness of current published research and research methods. The dissertation topic selected must demonstrate a significant focus on Information Systems as judged by the Course Director.
Target Students
Only available for MSc Information Systems and Operations Management students
Classes
Contact hours for this module comprise a mix of face-to-face meetings, group workshops, mentoring and study clinics, video/telephone calls, email conversations, and peer-to-peer feedback sessions. The onus is on the student to engage with all contact time offered in alignment with the requirements of their studies. Students must remain in communication with the supervisory team throughout their dissertation studies.
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: 12,000-15,000 wordsReassessment of this module will be a dissertation (100%)
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
Develop the ability to undertake independent research in the area of informations systems and operations management. Develop the ability to carry out research of a nature appropriate to the Masters programme in Information Systems and Operations Management with respect to concepts, approaches, methods or techniques in Informations Systems.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
• The management of resources
• The management of operations
• Information systems and business intelligence - the development, management, application and implementation of information systems and their impact upon organisations
• Note: The module could address more of the above areas depending on the topic of the research dissertation.
Intellectual skills
This module develops:
• Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately
• Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills
• The ability to write extensive and incisive reports
Professional practical skills
This module develops:
• The ability to produce research reports
Transferable (key) skills
This module develops:
• Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports