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Seeking recommendations for theories to include in Information Systems Theories course

  • 1.  Seeking recommendations for theories to include in Information Systems Theories course

    Posted 10-05-2025 12:59

    Dear colleagues,

    My colleagues and I are developing a new master's course titled Information Systems Theories, to be offered as part of the new Information Technology Management concentration under our MSc in Management program (https://telfer.uottawa.ca/en/mscmgt/) at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. The course aims to provide students with a solid grounding in the theoretical foundations of the Information Systems (IS) field and to help them understand how these theories both inform and are shaped by IS research and practice.

    I am particularly seeking recommendations for the theories to include-both intransitive/seminal IS theories that have historically defined the field, and contemporary IS theories that capture current developments. Which theories would you recommend?

    I also welcome other suggestions on reading lists, ideas on how to structure the course, and suggestions on assessments/activities, and I would appreciate sample syllabi. I am happy to share a synthesized list of suggested theories and the finalized syllabus with all interested contributors.

    Please consider dropping me an email: mayur.joshi@telfer.uottawa.ca

    Thank you!

    Best,

    Mayur Joshi

    Assistant Professor of Information Systems

    Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa

    https://telfer.uottawa.ca/en/directory/mayur-joshi/

     



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