Course title |
Dissertation |
Course code |
IS499 |
Half/ full unit
|
Full |
Teacher(s) responsible |
Dr E Klecun, Room NAB 3.37
All members of the Information Systems Group and associated academic staff are involved in dissertation support. |
Availability and restrictions |
Compulsory for MSc Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems |
Core syllabus |
The aim of the dissertation is for students to pursue an independent piece of research within the field of information systems. |
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 course IS490 Information Technology: issues and skills provides 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 are given during the IS490 Information Technology: issues and skills course. Students with any queries in 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 10,000 words. |
