MG4D7 Half Unit
Dissertation: MSc MISDI
This information is for the 2021/22 session.
Teacher responsible
All members involved with MSc MISDI are involved in dissertation support.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The aim of the dissertation is for students to pursue an independent piece of research within the field of information systems. The dissertation is a quantitative or qualitative, theoretically informed, piece of research of IS-related questions. Students must obtain the approval of their advisor before embarking on any research. The course MY401 on research design and the course MG496 Study Skills and Contemporary Topics in Information Systems and Digital Innovations provide guidance and background material on undertaking dissertation work.
Arrangements for supervision:
Advisors will normally be allocated according to student dissertation proposals. The dissertation advisor will help the student identify an appropriate research question, and to work out a plan for a literature informed empirical study.
Teaching
Two courses prepare students for the dissertation: MY401 Research Design for Studies in Digital Innovation and MG496 Study Skills and Contemporary Topics in Information Systems and Digital Innovations. Students must follow both of these courses.
Formative coursework
Students will use the feedback to the summative essay of the MY401 course as a starting point for their dissertation research. They will also present their research topic and research design at a workshop in mid/end of June and get feedback from fellow students and faculty.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 8000 words) post-summer term.
An electronic version of the dissertation must be submitted on a specified date in late August (no paper copies are required). Penalties will be applied to any late submission. The word limit for the dissertation is 8000 words. The dissertation is critical to assessment on the programme.
Course selection videos
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Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2021/22 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the differing needs of students in attendance on campus and those who might be studying online. For example, this may involve changes to the mode of teaching delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Management
Total students 2020/21: 111
Average class size 2020/21: Unavailable
Controlled access 2020/21: No
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Commercial awareness
