Course code InfT5044
Credit points 3
Research Methodology II
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12
Independent study hours57
Date of course confirmation19.01.2016
Responsible UnitInstitute of Computer Systems and Data Science
Course developers
Ivars Mozga
Dr. sc. ing.
Irina Arhipova
Dr. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
InfT5029, Research Methodology I
Compulsory reading
1. GTAG 1: Information Technology Risk and Controls. 2nd Edition [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.theiia.org/bookstore/downloads/freetomembers/0_1006.dl_gtag1%202nded.pdf [skatīts 19.01.2016].
2. Husse J., Hussey R. Business research. A practical guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students. London: Macmillan Press ltd., 1997. 357 p.
3. Mikkelsen B. Methods for development work and research. A new guide for practitioners. New Delhi: Sage Publication Ltd., 2005. 373 p.
4. Vaishnavi V.K., Kuechler W. Design science research methods and patterns: innovating information and communication technology. New York: Taylor & Francis Group, 2008. 226 p.
Further reading
1. Graeser V., Willcocks L., Pisanias N. Developing the IT scorecard: a detailed route map to IT evaluation and performance measurement through the investment life-cycle. London: Business Intelligence, 1998. 396 p.
2. Sekaran U. Research methods for business: a skill-building approach. London: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992. 426 p.
3. Jordan E., Silcock L. Beating IT Risks. London: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2005. 278 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. A List of Computer Science Journals (ISI Indexed) Pieejams: http://www.scribd.com/doc/31428476/A-List-of-Computer-Science-Journals-ISI-Indexed
2. Computer Science Journals. Pieejams: http://dblp.uni-trier.de/db/journals