Knowledge

The student...

can demonstrate critical awareness of key theories within the focal area and the interface with related fields
can demonstrate critical awareness of key theories information systems and the interface with related fields
can identify information systems related problems in business and public sector and assess an appropriate methodological approach

Skills

The student...

can demonstrate advanced thinking skills (e.g., synthesis, reasoning, judgement and reflection)
can demonstrate a comparative understanding of the methods of research and evaluation relevant to both information systems research and the chosen business case of study
can conduct, report and evaluate a programme of research and solution related to a relevant problem within a business or public sector
can demonstrate competent project management skills (e.g., set objectives, plan and manage workload(s) and deliverables, monitor outcomes and manage time)

Generel Competence

The student...

can demonstrate the ability to integrate practical business experience with relevant IS theories to develop the students professional competence
can demonstrate the ability to reflect (critically) on content, approaches, techniques and tools
can contribute to professional knowledge and practice based on own original and high quality research and practice
can take responsibility to conduct a well planned and executed project at Master level
demonstrate the awareness and the ability to assess social and ethical aspect in research development

Subject description MS403

Master Thesis