Course title |
Dissertation (ISOR) |
Course code |
IS498 |
Half/ full unit
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Full |
Teacher(s) responsible |
Professor J Kallinikos NAB 3.24
Dr S V Scott NAB 3.12 |
Availability and restrictions |
Compulsory for MSc Information Systems and Organisations (Research). |
Core syllabus |
The aim of the dissertation is for students to pursue an independent piece of research within the field of information systems and become acquainted with the issues raised by designing and conducting research. |
Course content |
The dissertation is a quantitative or qualitative investigation in the field. It may be either a theoretical or empirical piece of research. Students must obtain the approval of their advisor before embarking on any research. The various courses on the MSc ISOR programme provide background material on undertaking dissertation work. |
Arrangements for supervision |
Advisors will normally be allocated according to student dissertation proposals. The dissertation advisor will advise the student, help provide information and bibliography and identify likely problems with the proposed research. |
Referencing |
Details on Departmental requirements for referencing and paraphrasing and the presentation of the dissertation are given during the programme. Students with any queries on this area should contact their dissertation advisor or the MSc Tutor. |
Methods of assessment |
Three paper copies must be handed in to the Department on a specified date in late August/early September. An electronic version of the dissertation must also be submitted. Penalties will be applied to any late submission. The word limit for the dissertation is 15,000 words. |
