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SYLLABUS

Master Thesis in Information Systems, 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Single Subject Course MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Information Systems SUBJECT AREA   Informatik/Data- and Information Science – IF1   COURSE CODE   725A47

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course, the student should on an advanced level be able to: - independently manage a systematic thesis work in the information systems field; defining and focusing a relevant area within the field linked to the development, implementation, use, and/or effects of IS in contexts (e.g. in groups, organizations, or in the society), - describe, articulate and use an appropriate scientific approach for the area of concern, - actively use of previous studies, knowledge and theories in the area, collect, analyze, and critically review relevant information, - present theoretically and methodically justified arguments in the thesis work, - carry out the thesis work, so that the theoretical aspects and the methodological aspects in the scope reach a higher, from a descriptive to a more discussing, level, - communicate scientifically in speech and writing using established principles and techniques.

CONTENTS

The content of the course is divided into the following parts: - Framing the area of concern within the IS field. - Planning and executing the thesis work in a scientific way. - Presenting and reflecting upon the thesis work. Included in the work effort is preparing for supervision and seminars through studies of literature, writing of own text and, where appropriate, reviewing other course participants' thesis work.

TEACHING

The teaching is organized in lectures, seminars and individual/group supervision. Included in the students’ work effort is preparing for lectures, seminars and supervision, and studies of literature, writing of own text and, where appropriate, reviewing other course participants' thesis work. Language of instructions: English

EXAMINATION

Thesis manuscripts and oral, through presentation of the own thesis, in seminar and review of another thesis. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the courses study guide. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits in a relevant subject, including a 15 ECTS credit degree paper, or equivalent. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6: internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90+TWE-score 20), IELTS, academic (minimum score Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Master Thesis in Information Systems Masteruppsats i informatik   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering             Registrar No: 2014-00545   Course Code: 725A47           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Information Systems                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   A1X   Advanced level     IKA   SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2015-12-04