Learning objectives

The master's specialization IKM has the following learning objectives:

• Know-how and command of theoretical and methodological domain: the courses in period 1 and 2 provide fundamental insight into the relevant theoretical developments in the research domain. A critical evaluation of the methodological domain is conducted in the two Research Seminars.
• Capability to conduct scientific research: in the two Research Seminars, specific methodological knowledge for the I&KM domain is obtained, and in New Ways of Working and Knowledge Management Scan actual research projects are conducted. Capita Selecta (start thesis) and the Master thesis is where this objective is addressed empirically.
• Capability to access, study and critically evaluate scientific information: this is central to all courses, but the Knowledge and Innovation Networks and Interactive Marketing courses are specifically focused on critical evaluation of previous research.
• Problem-solving attitude: managerial challenges are part of most  courses, which students have to solve in an academically sound way. E-business & Information Management, Interorganizational Systems and Knowledge Management Scan explicitly combine the solving of practical and academic problems.
• Presentation skills (both orally and in writing): academic papers as well as consultancy reports are written. Also, presentations of academic papers (E-business & Information Management; Knowledge and Innovation Networks; Interactive Marketing; New Ways of Working) and reports (Interorganizational Systems; Knowledge Management Scan) are given.
• Academic level - intellectual development and quality of work: the focus in this specialization is very much on research and developing a truly academic attitude, translated into academically sound work.
• Awareness of ethical aspects:  critical reflection on both academic and practical issues is stimulated in all courses, specifically E-business & Information Management and New Ways of Working.