SIM
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Information Systems Research (ISR)
Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
August 19, 2023
Research aims to advance understanding of reality before providing advice on how to change it.
Research is the systematic study and investigation of an area of problem or interest. It begins with the analysis of a situation itself and aims to find out the causes and characteristics of the problem.
This course teaches you the basics required to carry-out your own research project (e.g., as part of your master’s thesis), particularly regarding:
You will advance your knowledge and skills in following areas.
This course combines class teaching with brief exercises, coaching, and self-learning components.
The self-learning components are necessary to prepare and reflect the teaching sessions and to pass the assignment.
The focus of the teaching sessions is on giving you input to the fundamentals of IS research and to reflect those.
The personal coaching sessions will help you move forward with your assignment.
The learning progress is reflected in a written assignment (seminar paper) that could also serve as a foundation for your master’s thesis.
You will gain 5 ECTS for this course. This equals min. 125 hours workload for an average student required to pass the course.
Please prepare your schedule accordingly.
Date | Topic | Location |
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Mo, 25.09.2023, 10 am |
Administrivia, Introduction | E5.1.09 |
Tu, 26.09.2023, 2 pm |
Theory | E5.1.09 |
We, 27.09.2023, 2 pm |
Research Process | E5.1.09 |
Th, 28.09.2023, 10 am |
Research Design & Quantitative Methods | E5.1.09 |
We, 04.10.2023, 10 am |
Qualitative Methods, DSR & Wrap-up | B.2.25 |
Fr, 06.10.2023, 2 pm |
Buffer | A.1.58 |
We, 25.10.2023 1 |
Individual Coaching (book) | A.1.52 |
Mo, 18.12.2023 |
Deadline Assignment | - |
Appointments need to be arranged individually with Andy Weeger via calendly