Research Methods in Information Systems
The aim of the course is to convey the most important methods relevant to business informatics. To this end, the lecturers provide an insight into the methods they use.
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- DE - Bitte beachten: Der Kurs wird nur in Englisch angeboten.
- EN - Please note: The course is only offered in English.
Quick Info: PhD Students I Seminar I English I 2 SWS I 3 ECTS
General Information
- Course
- Research Methods in Information Systems (Seminar)
- Chair
- Institute for Digital Management and New Media
- Lecturer
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Hess
- Eva Isabel Hoffmeister
- Schedule
- Winter term (Seminar)
- SWS
- 2
- ECTS
- 3
- Date and rooms
- see course schedule below
- Target group
- Doctoral students from all Munich chairs of information systems, preferably in their first year of employment. Other doctoral students from the participating universities who are majoring or minoring in information systems, provided that there are still places available.
- Prerequisites
- Currently enrolled PhD Student
- Capacity restrictions
- yes
- Examination
- For students in the MBR, an essay on a freely selectable IS/WI paper, in which the topic is research methodology or a special research approach, is required. This is to be submitted by November 08, 2026 (you will receive more information on this in the course).
- Language
- Englisch
- Please note
- Participants will receive the documents and current information about the event by e-mail.
Content and Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to teach doctoral students the most important methods relevant to information systems. The lecturers from the participating chairs will provide an insight into the methods they use.
Dates and Rooms
| Location: Ludwigstraße 28, 80539 München; Room: 211b (2nd Floor, Front Building) | ||||
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| Date | Time | Topic | Chair | Lecturer |
| 05.10.2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Introduction | Prof. Hess | Dr. Bastian Molinaro |
| 05.10.2026 | 13:30-16:30 | Design science | Prof. Peters | Dr. Peters |
| 06.10.2026 | 9:00-12:00 | Qualitative methods | Prof. Mayer | Prof. Mayer |
| 06.10.2026 | 13:30-16:30 | Current topics in research in IS | Prof. Mayer | Prof. Mayer |
| 07.10.2026 | 9:00-12:00 | Quantitative methods | Prof. Hess | Dr. Bastian Molinaro |
| 07.10.2026 | 13:30-16:30 | Analytic methods | Prof. Hess | Prof. Thomas Widjaja |
Registration
Register by e-mail to Eva Isabel Hoffmeister (latest by 18 September 2026 eod)