Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
Exit Award only
Candidates on the PhD (Business Information Systems) who pass Parts I and II (90 credits), but do not progress to or fail to complete Part III will be eligible for the award of MSc (Information Systems Research Practice).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| BU7005 | Qualitative Research Methods | 5 |
| BU7006 | Quantitative Research Methods | 5 |
| BU7007 | Action Design Research | 5 |
| IS7010 | Foundations of IS Research | 10 |
| IS7012 | IS Research Practicum 1 | 10 |
| IS7014 | IS Research Practicum 2 | 15 |
| IS7017 | IS Research Seminar Series | 5 |
| IS7018 | Research Skills 1 | 5 |
| |
| IS7016 | IS Research Practicum 3 | 20 |
| IS7022 | Research Skills 2 | 5 |
| IS7023 | Research Ethics, Integrity and Data Management | 5 |
| Total Credits | 90 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Information Systems Research Practice) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
- Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
- Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
- Make an original and significant contribution to the Information Systems body of knowledge.
