INF5740 – Interpretive research in information systems
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course aims to provide an overview of interpretive approaches to in-formation systems research. Content will include: introductory material on ‘what is interpretive research’; the role, generation and choice of theory; conducting empirical work; analysis and creating a contribution; and writ-ing –up interpretive research.
Learning outcome
The course aims to give students a solid introduction to interpretive re-search as a basis for carrying out their own dissertation work. The student will be made aware of the intellectual background of interpretive research approaches, and will learn about the conduct of research studies from col-lecting data through analysis to generating conclusions.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor in informatics, admitted to Masters and PhD in information systems.
Teaching
One-week intensive course Lectures and discussions. Presentation of articles, individual essay
Examination
Assessment of presentation and individual essay. Presentation 30% Individual Essay 70%