•     Research Methods LX00BX74-3014 13.01.2020-31.05.2020  5 credits  (LXA16_A, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Upon completing this course the student will:
    - Construct a well-rounded thesis plan
    - Understand the importance and impact of key methodological choices
    - Apply trusted appraisal techniques in evaluating written work
    Information search skills
    Presentation skills (oral and written)
    Strategic planning skills:
    - Time management
    - Information management
    - Data collection and analysis
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    None
    Course contents
    Preparation for Bachelor’s thesis, including
    - Information retrieval
    - Critical appraisal techniques
    - Bibliographic and citation methods
    - Data collection and analysis
    - Philosophy of science
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    Sufficient performance:
    showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result
    Good
    Good performance:
    showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention
    Excellent
    Excellent performance:
    not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination
    Further information
    English language proficiency required
    Recommended reading:
    Jill Collis and Roger Hussey (2009), Business Research: A Practical Guide for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students, 3rd ed., Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
    Assessment:
    Preliminary literature review 25%
    Final research plan 75%
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Michael Keaney

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    13.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

    Enrollment date

    02.12.2019 - 06.01.2020

    Group(s)
    • LXA16_A
    • LXA16_B
    • LXA16S1
    Seats

    20 - 35

    Unit, in charge

    School of Business

    Teacher(s)

    Michael Keaney

    Degree Programme

    Degree Programme in European Business Administration

    Unit location

    Leiritie 1

    Evaluation scale

    0-5