Information Systems research examines the
design, development, implementation, use and value creation of
information technology used in organizations. While technology is
central to the phenomena studied, research in the information systems
field emphasizes behavioral, social, organizational and societal issues
as they interact with information technology. This is a focus which is
distinct from purely technical research emphasizing the design and
building of information technology. The field is multi-disciplinary in
nature and draws on theory and methods unique to IS research and in
other fields in business and in the social sciences including strategy,
organizational theory, organizational behavior, psychology, sociology,
economics and statistics.
The
doctoral program in Information Systems is designed to produce scholars
with a managerial (as opposed to technical) orientation. Our graduates
complete necessary course work, research and teaching training and
actively engage in grant proposal writing and early publishing of their
work so that they can begin their academic career with the tools and
foundation necessary to succeed. Three of our PhD graduates have won the
prestigious ICIS Dissertation Award – the highest award given to recent
PhD graduates and the largest number awarded to any institution
globally.
Information Systems PhD
students take courses in Research Methods, Statistics, IS Special Fields
emphasizing core topics including IS theories, adoption ,
implementation, decision making, organizational impacts along with many
other diverse topics reflecting a cross section of the various
sub-fields of IS studies. Additionally there will be elective choices
(offered by other Area Groups in the school such as Strategy or
Organizational Behaviour, and/or other graduate faculties in the
university such as Sociology, Computer Science or Statistics). Other
aspects of the program are tailored to fit the student's own research,
teaching and professional interests.
In
the Information Systems seminar classes students consider recent
scholarly work in the field, develop an understanding of theories and
models, design research approaches, and enhance their ability to
understand and resolve complex managerial problems related to
information systems.
- Teaching Materials Development 9800 a/b
Students write a case and teaching note under faculty supervision to fulfill the program requirement. Students in General Management write a second case and teaching note to complete this requirement. - Information Systems I 9832 a/b
This course acquaints students with some of the research in the information systems (IS) field. Students will learn to read critically, appraise research methodology and content, make concise and interesting presentations, and develop their abilities to interpret/integrate different bodies of literature within the IS field. - Information Systems II 9842 a/b
This course explores the notion of technology and examines qualitative approaches as well as alternative epistemological perspectives, to develop a greater understanding of technology. - Information Systems III 9852 a/b
Students will be exposed to a wide range of research topics in the Information Systems (IS) field. This exposure will enable students to learn to read critically, appraise research methodology and content, make concise and interesting presentations, and develop their abilities to interpret/integrate different bodies of literature within the IS field.
Refereed Articles
Neufeld, D.J., Fang, Y., Wan, Z., 2012, "Community of practice behaviors and individual learning outcomes", Group Decision and Negotiation, forthcoming.
Wan, Z., Compeau, D.R., Haggerty, N., 2012, "The Effects of Self-Regulated Learning Processes on E-Learning Outcomes in Organizational Settings", Journal of Management Information Systems, forthcoming.
Wang, Y., Meister, D.B., Gray, P., 2012, "Social Influence and Knowledge Management Systems Use: Evidence from Panel Data", MIS Quarterly, forthcoming.
Breward, K., Breward, M.C., Higgins, C.A., 2011, " Diversity issues in information technology education: The role of cultural values in predicting training preferences and subsequent training effectiveness ", Review of Business Research, March, 11(2): 9 - 38.
Duxbury, L.E., Higgins, C.A., Smart, R., 2011, "Elder Care and the Impact of Caregiver Strain on the Health of Employed Caregivers", WORK-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, 40(1): 29 - 40.
Harrigan, P., Schroeder, A., Qureshi, I., Fang, Y., Ibbotson, P., Ramsey, E., Meister, D.B., 2011, "Internet Technologies, ECRM Capabilities, and Performance Benefits for SMEs: An Exploratory Study", International Journal of Electronic Commerce, Winter, 15(2): 7 - 45.
Su, N., Levina, N., 2011, "Global Multisourcing Strategy: Integrating Learning from Manufacturing into IT Service Outsourcing", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, November, 58(4): 717 - 729.
Wang, Y., Haggerty, N., 2011, "Individual Virtual Competence and its Influence on Work Outcomes", Journal of Management Information Systems, Spring, 27(4): 299 - 333.
Higgins, C.A., Duxbury, L.E., Lyons, S., 2010, "Coping with Overload and Stress: Men and Women in Dual-Earner Families", Journal of Marriage and Family, August, 72(4): 847 - 859.
Lyons, S., Duxbury, L.E., Higgins, C.A., 2010, "Work Values: Development of a New Three-Dimensional Structure Based on Confirmatory Smallest Space Analysis Work Values", Journal of Organizational Behavior, October, 31(7): 969 - 1002.
Neufeld, D.J., Wan, Z., Fang, Y., 2010, "Remote Leadership, Communication Effectiveness and Leader Performance", Group Decision and Negotiation, May, 19(2): 227 - 246.
Non-Refereed Articles
Haggerty, N., 2011, "The Rise of the CIO Online Forum", Financial Post, July(28).
Haggerty, N., 2011, "What We Can Learn from High Value Indian Outsourcers", Ivey Business Journal Online, September/October.
Tsai, P., Compeau, D.R., 2010, "Go Tell It On the Mountains: How Word of Mouth Can Lead to Buy-In of a Technology", Ivey Business Journal Online, March/April.
