The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to present and implement
different
qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student
shall be able to
identify a research problem, define a research
objective, choose a
suitable research method, collect empirical data,
analyze the data
with a suitable method and present the results in
a final report.
Course contents
Qualitative research methods such as brain
storming, focus
groups,
interviews, case studies and action research.
Quantitative methods such as chi- square,
correlation-,
regression- factor-, cluster-, mds- conjoint and
similar methods.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The courses of the two first years 100-120 sp.
Previous course names
None
Additional information
The student is expected to familiarize himself with
the material for the lecture on Itslearning.
Mandatory attendance during training sessions in
computer class.
Recommended or required reading
Bryman, A. och Bell, E. (2005): Företagsekonomiska
forskningsmetoder, Liber
Articles and other material according to the
examiner's
instructions.
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 73 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
The examination of the quantitative methods are
thorough assignments and a virtual examination of
quantitative understanding through itslearning.
The assignments and the exam on Itslearning
account for 50% of the final grade.
The qualitative methods are graded through
assignments and a written examination. The
qualitative part accounts for 50% of the grade.
Teacher
- Mildén Peter
- Tigerstedt Christa
Examiner
Mildén Peter
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
Se Metodik kursen för Företagsekonomin. Endast den
kvalitativa delen tenteras.
Assessment methods
- 2013-12-17 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions