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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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Description This module consists of three elements with one assignment per element. Research Methods II develops the concepts covered in Research Methods 1 by describing the specific research methods in more detail. This module is followed by an elective where you can choose one element from a range of options, which includes Enterprise Systems, Value Chain Management, Business Analysis and Social Context of Information and Internet Systems. Electives are available depending on demand. The final element of this module is a programme specific case study which requires assessment of all aspects of a particular situation relevant to the core programme. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the theoretical and practical implications of choosing a particular research method 2. Prepare a research proposal 3. Demonstrate the appropriate application of quantitative and qualitative techniques to research hypotheses 4. Employ an appropriate research method to a research question 5. Analyse qualitative data: Code and Classify; Interpret and Represent 6. Report on a qualitative research study 7. Evaluate the diversity of people s experiences with the Internet as information resource, place, social context, and medium. 8. Assess the quality of people s experiences with the Internet when engaged in a variety of activities such as e-learning, e-shopping, making friends. 9. Apply knowledge of social and psychological processes, such as categorization, coordination, communication, and participating in groups and communities, to design and evaluation of activities on the Internet 10. Evaluate how the Internet mediates a variety of cultural practices (e.g. work, shopping, education, making and sustaining friendship, play). 11. Conceptualise relationships between the Internet, self, identity, and experience. 12. Evaluate empirical research on people s experiences with the Internet. 13. Explain the principles, interrelationships and challenges of enterprise wide IT systems for organisations today. 14. Demonstrate how business strategy and organisational considerations direct the evaluation and selection of Enterprise Systems 15. Differentiate the various models and strategies for enterprise architecture and enterprise integration 16. Evaluate the use of ERP components in support of organisational functions, including Production, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Human Resources 17. Determine how to achieve business value through and during Enterprise System implementation 18. Analyse and evaluate the concepts and best practices strategies of ERP extensions for Suppliers, Customers and Senior Management. 19. Produce solutions to a case study which combine organisational and management behaviour 20. Demonstrate specific competency in their core study area (operations, internet systems or information systems strategy) 21. Research additional material to support recommendations 22. Formulate solutions and present clearly to management to meet the requirements of a range of organisations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Core: Research Methods II• Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis: Coding and Classifying; Interpreting and Representing • Reporting and Evaluating Qualitative Research • Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis: Descriptive Statistics; Comparing Means; Measures of Associations; Regression Analysis and Nonparametric Statistics • Reporting and Evaluating Quantitative Research • Preparing a Research ProposalCore: Case StudyA new “scenario” case study is devised each year, presenting participants with tasks, which require assessment of all aspects of a particular situation relevant to the core programme. Preparation of the report requires participants to review course modules and to identify additional relevant sources/documentation to support the recommendations being advanced. To complement their written report, learners are also asked to prepare slides and supporting notes to be used in making a presentation of the report content and recommendations.Elective: Value Chain Management• Strategy and strategic procurement • Strategic Procurement management – strategic analysis • Strategic Procurement management – strategic choice • Strategic Procurement management – strategy implementation • Strategic supply chain management • Recruitment and selection of staff • The leadership and management of teams • Supply chain policy issuesElective: Enterprise Systems• Activity Based Costing / Activity Based Management • Computer Integrated Manufacturing • IS to support Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Balanced scorecards and non financial performance measurement • Enterprise Resource Planning systems • Strategic performance Measurement systemsElective: Business Analysis and Informatics• Management Accounting, Manufacturing and the Business Environment in the 2000s • The Value Chain from Product Ideas to Product Delivery • Management Accounting for Product Design and Planning • Activity Based Costing Systems in Manufacturing and Production • Introduction to Business Systems Engineering, Modelling and Analysis • Managing Innovation • Benchmarking Total quality management / continuous improvement • Organisations and Information Requirements • Information systems and the determination of requirements • Logical, Physical and OO Design techniques • Human Computer interaction • Alternative methodologies for developing information systemsElective: Social context of information and internet systems• The Internet: Between Experience and Practice • The Social Life of Information on the Internet • Conceptualising the Internet as a Medium • Groups on the Internet • Communities of Practice on and Around the Internet - Learning • Internet, Self, and Experience in Everyday Life • Researching and Evaluating Experiences on the Internet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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