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Biography

Dr. Michael P. O Brien is Associate Professor of Information Management in the Department of Management & Marketing at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick. He teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the area of Information and Knowledge Management. Michael is Course Director for the MA in Business Management programme. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Limerick and both an honours BSc degree in Information Systems and a MSc degree in Computer Science (by research and; thesis). His research interests include data analytics, cognitive and educational psychology, software comprehension strategies, empirical studies of programmers and software evolution. His award-winning research has been published at international conferences, workshops & seminars in this domain. Michael, a past winner of the prestigious 'AGB Dwyer Memorial Award for Excellence in Education' is a Member of the Irish Learning Technology Association, the Psychology of Programming Interest Group and the Computer Science Education Research Network.

Teaching Interests

  • Information & Knowledge Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Information Systems
  • Instructional Design
  • Technical Communication.

Current Modules:

  • MI4007: Business Information Management
  • IM6101: Information Management
  • MI6303: Business Analytics Simulation
  • MG3521: Management Information Systems (Healthcare)
  • PT3071: Information Systems & Decision Support

Previously Taught Modules:

  • MP6013: Business Simulation
  • MP6061: Information Management for Small & Medium Enterprises
  • IM6102: Knowledge Management
  • MI4408: Strategy & Knowledge Management
  • MI4407: Social and Economic Perspectives of Information Management
  • MI4305: Data and Decision Making in Organisations
  • EL6041: Instructional Design
  • TW4115: Principles of Professional & Technical Communication & Information Design
  • TW4116: Workplace Issues in Technical and Professional Communication
  • TW4118: Content Development and Information Management
  • TW5211: Principles of Professional & Technical Communication & Information Design (Distance)
  • TW5222: Content Development and Information Management (Distance)
  • CS2911: Introduction to Information Technology (Distance)
  • CS4001: Computer Applications for Scientists

Recent Postgraduates

Masters Supervision:

2021/22

  • Ashley Bently: Finding the right security paradigm: an exploration of the Azure platforms capabilties when securing Power BI configurations under the IaaS, Saas and PaaS configuration models.
  • Gerard Ryan: The challenges facing Human Resources (HR) in mobilizing line managers to implement engagement strategies: A review of the literature and recommended remedies.
  • Joey Walshe: The evolution of digital banking and its effect on existing Irish Banks during the Covid 19 Pandemic.
  • Nan Wang: Marketing and Development of Brands in the Internet Celebrity Economy - The Case of HEYTEA.

2020/21

  • Arkadeep Chatterjee: Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics: Realising the Benefits, Challenges and security Issues in an Organisational Settings.
  • Da Man: Big Data's Influence on Strategic Decision-Making in E-commerce: A Case Study ofAlibaba Group.
  • Paras Oberoi: Smart Grocery Management Systems: Management and Implementation.
  • Naveen Revanna: A Study on How Business Operations (Identity Management, Supply Chain Management and Financial Management) Can Reduce Uncertainties and Increase Transparency Using Blockchain Technology.

2019/20

  • Sreejith Pallathana Santhosh: Big Data Analytics and its Impact on Supply Chain Management
  • Jack O'Donoghue: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Discover and Design of Drugs in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Hao Guan: Blockchain Technology in FinanceGerard Anand Dhanasekaran: Review on Online Journalism based on Traffic of Popular News Websites
  • Sena Olalekan Tonato: Business Intelligence Among SMEs

2018/19

  • Kelly Flaherty: Cloud Computing: Security and Risk Management Issues for SMEs
  • Darragh Lawlor: Big Data Security and Privacy: A Social Media Context
  • Eoin Maye: Artificial Intelligence as a Force of Creative Destruction: The Threat it poses to the Human Workforce
  • Joseph Geary: Blockchain and its Implications for International Business
  • Nuomin Bao: The Analysis of the E-Commerce Model based on Cloud Computing Platform
  • Danyang Li: How Big Data Brings Opportunities and Challenges for SMEs
  • Noelle Leahy: Digital Media Marketing: The Value of Blogging/Vlogging in Business

2017/18

  • Kieran Carroll: The Impact of Government Intervention on the Private Rented Housing Market.
  • Shiyu Li: An Analysis of Culture Differences on Advertising and Marketing.

2016/17

  • Robert Kirwan: Wearable Technology: The Potential for the Health Industry
  • Evelyn S. de Oliveria: Design, Motivation and Engagement in MOOCs - a Blueprint for Best Practice
  • Rong Fan: An Examination of the E-Commerce Ecosystem and its Marketing Mechanism - A Case Study of Alibaba Group
  • Yuanyuan Cui: An Examination of Mobile Commerce in Today's Web 3.0: An Exploratory Study in Relation to Strategic Planning of WeChat in China.Samson
  • Adekunle Oyadeji: The Role of Leadership in Motivation and Effective Decision-Making in Small & Medium Enterprises.
  • Lorraine Hickey: MUSEO - Software for the Music Industry

2012/13

  • Tuli, Madhu: Towards the Making of an E-Learning Course: Identifying Tasks and Writing Objectives.
  • Xu, Jing: After Effects CS3 Basic Training.
  • Gilleran-Wall, Pamela: E-Government From Policy Document to Framework for Heuristic Evaluation.

2012-2015

  • Costello, Diarmuid: An E-Learning Course in Freehand Sketching.
  • Gough, Pearse: Dropbox E-Learning Course.

2011/12

  • Tierney, David: Learning Styles and Strategies: Designing Online Advice for Students.
  • Gaffney, Kevin: Reference Point - An e-Learning Course.
  • Leahy, Dermot: An Introduction to Search Engine Optimisation e-Learning Course.
  • Power, John-Paul: Puppet-Making: An E-Learning Course.
  • External Examiner: Thompson, Brian: FlowZone: The Application of Edutainment to Learning Computer Programming. (M.Sc - I.T. Carlow)

2010/11

  • O'Neill, Emily: Technical Communication in Virtual Teams: The Effects of Culture, Tools and the Development Lifecycle on the Building and Maintenance of Trust.
  • McGovern, Michael: Sitting with Students at Recess: Facebook as a Classroom Support.
  • Slammon, Cathriona: Introduction to Visual Merchandising: An E-Learning Course for Fashion Retail Employees.
  • Rainsford, John: Fact or Fallacy E-Learning Paradigms And The Vocational Integration Of People With Disabilities in Ireland.
  • Nyamakaz, Lidiolo: English for Medical People.
  • Murray, Maureen: Technical Communication Section Website Development Project.
  • O'Donnell, Sherona; Rice, Susan; Seery, Avril: University of Limerick Practicum Development Project - Online Development for the Dissemination of Findings from Stage One of the Ennus Hub Plan.

Research Interests

  • Data Analytics
  • Cognitive and Educational Psychology
  • Software Evolution
  • Software Comprehension Strategies
  • Empirical Studies of Programmers
  • Technical Communication
  • Instructional Design

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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