This course covers the foundations of Information Systems research covering an overview of the Information Systems discipline, introducing basics of research in Information Systems, and reviewing emerging research topics.

On completing the course, students should be able to:

- Appreciate how the Information Systems field has evolved, and the current state of the discipline

- Acquire basic research skills (e.g., identify literature gaps, conduct literature review, write critical reviews, and select appropriate research methods)

- Review and evaluate research papers in the discipline

- Understand the journal review process in the discipline and how to publish in high quality journals of the discipline
 
 - Identify different types of research topics and methodologies in the discipline

- Demonstrate critical understanding of the literature specific to their chosen area of research, and identify research gaps from selected the selected area
 
- Show familiarity with the central aspects of the area of research within which they propose to undertake their PhD study

Continuous Assessment: 100%