Research Methods in Business Studies

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD27DJYR006
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Aho, Anne-Maria
Language of Instruction: English

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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