Course details
This course provides a practical grounding in critical aspects of information systems (IS) management, together with an understanding of current research. On completion of the MSc, students will be equipped with the professional knowledge, expertise and competencies required to assume more senior roles in information systems management in any sector of society. Some graduates pursue further research.
The course consists of a taught component and a substantial research project resulting in a dissertation of approximately words. Students are actively encouraged to research topics that are of interest to them and/or relevant to their work and careers. IS theoretical models and perspectives are applied in the course of this research. The taught component covers the following areas: strategic systems planning for information systems; organisational and social impact of information systems; managing the IT customer and supplier environments, innovation and entrepreneurship and research methods.
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Trinity is recognised as one of the world's leading research-intensive universities and its research continues to address issues of global societal and economic importance. The University's research strategy is based on developing multidisciplinary areas in which the College has the critical mass of world-class researchers needed to deliver research of global consequence.
Among the priority research themes being addressed by Trinity researchers are ageing, nanoscience and materials, telecommunications, neuroscience, human identity, cancer, international integration, arts practice, and the inclusive society. These are topics that not only address issues of immediate and long-term concern to society but offer opportunities for future economic development. The University's commitment to a research-led education means that our students are exposed to leaders in their discipline, to the latest knowledge and ideas, and to an education that emphasises analytical skills and creative thinking, and gives students an opportunity to develop a broad range of skills by engaging in personal research.
This excellence in research underpins Trinity's Innovation and Entrepreneurship strategy. Research is central to the generation of the new disruptive ideas that will underpin future sustainable businesses. The knowledge created by Trinity is critical for the economic development of Ireland as it is for the education on offer to our students.
Trinity's research themes are supported by a set of research institutes that provide the infrastructure needed to support multi-disciplinary research as well as engagement with enterprise and social partners working in partnership with Trinity's twenty-four schools.
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