INFS 8338 Design Science Information Systems Research

This course focuses on developing skills for implementing and evaluating the techniques and methods used in design science research. The defining characteristics of design science research are discussed and contrasted to other types of research. Research methods and techniques are presented. A number of examples of design science research are presented and analyzed. The exemplars are from a variety of information systems areas including software engineering, database and knowledge-based systems, and communication systems. Design science research focuses on developing solutions to problems that are of a particularly complex nature. Design science research utilizes and applies knowledge for the creation of novel or innovative artifacts that engender change or improvement in existing situations.

Credits

3

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Information Systems

Offered

As scheduled