Research Methods (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completing this course the student will:

- Understand the importance and impact of key methodological choices

- Know how to apply trusted appraisal techniques in evaluating written work

- Have developed more advanced information search skills

- Know how to apply strategic planning skills, including (1) Time management, (2) Information management, and (3) Data collection and analysis



Students will be able to:

- Construct fully prepared research plans

- Make full use of available information sources

- Conduct critical appraisal of information sources

- Apply rigorously the standard scientific report-writing conventions

- Conduct scientific analysis of contemporary social, economic and business problems or issues

Content

Identifying suitable research topics

Literature search techniques

Literature review and critical analysis

The role of theory

Types of research project

Written communication techniques

Philosophy of social science

Data collection and analysis

Research ethics

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Qualifications

Basic and professional business studies or equivalent competences