The course on IS Research Methods provides knowledge about dominant research methods and approaches in the field of Information Systems. It offers a discussion of the basics of scientific research in IS, the debate among the 'qualitatives' and the 'quantitatives', a wide range of data collection methods and analysis, foundational research philosophies, design science research in IS,  scientific quality and research ethics, and research writing. 

The ultimate aim of the course is to help students in selecting and using appropriate research methods and theoretical frameworks in the empirical research process. Knowledge developed in this course is therefore vital for the master thesis work. 

The course includes lectures, guest lectures by known IS scholars, interactive discussion seminars, and workshops. The examination is based on student group work during the seminars which involves student-led lectures and literature summaries as well as writing a final research proposal.