Information systems science studies utilisation of information and communication technology (ICT) in enterprises and other organisations. The aim of postgraduate studies in information systems science is to deepen the understanding especially in the following areas:
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IS and end user management
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IS and enterprises's competitiveness
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strategic planning of IS
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management decision support systems
Doctoral studies can be adapted according to each doctoral student's individual needs. Contact teaching in different information systems science themes is available for example through the the joint research and education centre TUCS and in national information systems science research seminars.

Doctoral Dissertations in Information Systems Science
Alaranta, Maria (2008) "This has been quite some chaos." Integrating information Systems after a merger – a case study
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Reetta Raitoharju (2007) Information Technology Acceptance in the Finnish Social and Healthcare Sector: Exploring the Effects of Cultural Factors
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Jarmo Tähkäpää (2007) Managing the Information Systems Resource in Health Care: Findings from Two IS Projects
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Olli Järvinen (2005) Privacy Management of e-Health : Content Analysis of 39 U.S. Health Providers’ Privacy Policies
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Juha Kontio (2005) Diffusion of Database Innovations: A Multiple Case Study in Six Finnish Organizations
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Jonna Järveläinen (2004) Online or Offline : Motives Behind the Purchasing Channel Choice of Online Information Seekers
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Eija Koskivaara (2004) Artificial Neural Networks for Analytical Review in Auditing
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Timo Lainema (2003) Enhancing Organizational Business Process Perception – Experiences from Constructing and Applying a Dynamic Business Simulation Game
Seppo Sirkemaa (2002) Local Area Network Management: An Exploration of Best Practice
Timo Leino (2001) Itsenäiskäytön johtaminen tietohallinnon osa-alueena
Jussi Puhakainen (2001) Electronic Business in Interactive Digital Networks - From Transactional toward Interactive Focus
Pekka Turunen (2001) Tietojärjestelmien arviointimenetelmien valinta terveydenhuolto-organisaatiossa - sidosryhmänäkökulma
Kalle Kangas (2000) A Resource-Based View to Information Resources Management in Finland-Based Multinational Conglomerates
Olayele Adelakun (1999) Multiple Faces of Information Systems Quality - An Interpretive Case Study of an ERP Project
Jukka Viitanen (1998) The Information Management Strategies in the Global Network Organization
Juha Pärnistö (1997) Groupware Assimilation: A Comparison of User Groups in Three Case Organizations
Hannu Salmela (1996) The Requirements for Information Systems Planning in a Turbulent Environment
Timo Auer (1995) Information Systems Related Organizational Maturity: A Conceptual Framework and an Assessment Method
Mikko Ruohonen (1991) Strategic Information Systems Planning - Analyzing Organizational Stakeholders and Planning Support Activities
Reima Suomi (1990) Assessing the Feasibility of Inter-Organizational Information Systems on the Basis of the Transaction Cost Approach