Research Topics in Information Systems Development

Postgraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

The course covers research in areas of information systems development (ISD). It will focus on topics among these: technological trends, application areas, requirements, stakeholders and roles, project management, governance, privacy, safety and security. A sequence of seminars will be held where we in each seminar focus on topics from the ISD field, combined with a focus on a literature review process in research.

Learning Outcomes

A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The candidate

  • knows central theories within information systems development.
  • knows current research within selected information systems development topics.
  • knows about methods used in information systems development research

Skills

The candidate

  • can identify and analyze relevant research literature for topics in information systems development.
  • can assess the applicability of research methods in an information systems development research project.
  • can apply information systems development concepts and principles in a concrete development project.

ECTS Credits

15 ECTS

Level of Study

Master

Semester of Instruction

Irregular (not taught every year)
Required Previous Knowledge
Bachelor in Information Science or similar.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
INFO212, INFO233 or similar.
Access to the Course
Master in Information Science. Other master students may apply for admission.
Teaching and learning methods
Seminar, assignments and presentations.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Participation: Attendance at 80 % of course sessions is compulsory.

Compulsory requirements are only valid the semester they are approved.

Forms of Assessment
  • Literature review within a limited area of information systems development research. (60%) This is a group work for groups of (2)-3 persons. The study should identify prevailing theories in the area, research methodologies and research gaps in the area.
  • Individual essay related to the literature study. Should be an in-depth argument for a research topic to pursue in information systems development (40%).
  • The exam assignment will be given in the language of instruction in the course.
    The exam answer must be submitted in the same language as the exam assignment.

    Grading Scale
    The grading system has a descending scale from A to E for passes and F for fail.
    Assessment Semester

    Assessment in teaching semester.

    Students with valid absence as defined in the UiB regulations § 5-5 can apply for an extended submission deadline to eksamen.infomedia@uib.no. The application must be submitted before the deadline for submission has expired.

    Course Evaluation
    All courses are evaluated according to UiB's system for quality assurance of education.
    Course Administrator
    Department of Information Science and Media Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences has the administrative responsibility for the course and the study programme.