Research Methods in Business Studies
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD27DJYR006 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Master |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Aho, Anne-Maria |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| B303-2014 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| B303-2016 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
After the course student is capable of doing research design including: problem statements, selecting appropriate research method, collecting and analyzing data.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
This course deals with research methods applied to business situations. It explores typical research problems including: problem statements, data collection, and analysis of data, experimental design, scientific thinking, statistical methods, and ethics. The methods that are covered are qualitative and quantitative know both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and especially for the needs of their development project. Also, action research method is covered.
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and written assignments.
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
The assessment takes into account the working methods, problem-solving skills and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in order to develop the working and business practices.
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