DeGroote School of Business
A man in a business suit discussing with his colleagues, Information Systems researchers.

Information Systems

A man in a business suit discussing with his colleagues, Information Systems researchers.

About the Area

Information systems are critical for business firms to survive and prosper in today’s global marketplace. Research conducted by faculty in the IS area at DeGroote helps companies of all sizes understand how to best use information systems including eBusiness and mobile business to find new markets, improve market share, reduce costs and satisfy the requirements of their customers and business partners.

Technology adoption, Human Computer Interaction, website design, eGovernment, knowledge management, information security and privacy, digital storytelling, Decision Support Systems, and eHealth are some of the topics currently under investigation by IS researchers at DeGroote.

Courses offered by the IS area are focused on equipping students with a solid understanding of the gamut of information systems that exist in today’s business environment and the critical role they play in achieving a sustained competitive advantage for any organization.

Faculty

Dr. Maryam Ghasemaghaei

Dr. Maryam Ghasemaghaei

Associate Professor / Area Chair, Information Systems / University Scholar / Canada Research Chair in EDI Issues in Artificial Intelligence-Tier II

ghasemm@mcmaster.ca

Dr. Khaled Hassanein

Dr. Khaled Hassanein

Professor / Dean, DeGroote School of Business

hassank@mcmaster.ca

Dr. Milena Head

Dr. Milena Head

Professor / Wayne C. Fox Chair in Business Innovation / Academic Director, EMBA Program / Director, McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre

headm@mcmaster.ca

Dr. Nicole Wagner

Dr. Nicole Wagner

Assistant Professor / Director, eHealth Graduate Program

wagnernm@mcmaster.ca

Faculty Emeritus

In the News