The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business management - a nordic focus 2012 - Supporting module
- International business management - a nordic focus 2014 - Research support and electives
- International business management - a nordic focus 2015 - Research support and electives
- International business management - a nordic focus 2016 - Research support and electives
- International business management 2017 - Research support and electives
- International business management 2018 - Research support and electives
- International business management 2019 - Research support and electives
- International business management 2020 - Research support and electives
The course takes place in period
4 (2020-03-23 to 2020-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
Second
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
1) The student knows how to structure and
plan a qualitative or quantitative business
research and/or development project.
2) The student can work with and use relevant
qualitative and quantitative methods and tools.
3) The student can conduct a small scale
qualitative or quantitative research or
development project.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to
be able successfully take part in and
individually
initiate a small scale research project or
development project.
Course contents
Course introduction
Perspectives on Qualitative and Quantitative
methods some
concepts, different possibilities to conduct
business research, incl background & aim,
research questions
Topics:
-Study design: interviews, observation, focus
groups
-Qualitative
material (data)gathering of data and analysis
workshops and simulation
-Quantitative data and analysis
Practical insights
SPSS workshops
Prerequisites and co-requisites
A bachelor degree and at least three years work
experience gained
after completing the higher education degree.
Additional information
Coaching related to the own thesis work is a
natural part of this course.
Recommended or required reading
Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. Business
Research Methods. London:
Oxford
University Press. Latest possible edition.
Additional readings are discussed and decided on
during the sessions.
Study activities
- Lectures - 16 hours
- Practical exercises - 16 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 53 hours
- Internet-based studies - 10 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
- Attendance is required to pass.You need to attend 4-5.4 or then 11-12.4
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examination(s)
Essay (10-12 pages in length)
Attendance 15-16.5 (qualitative research methods)
or 23.4 plus SPSS workshop in fall quantitative
research methods.
The course is graded passed, not passed and
qualitative feedback is provided on the written
work.
Teacher
- Eriksson Niklas
- Tigerstedt Christa
Examiner
Tigerstedt Christa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (30 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2020-03-09 to 2020-04-05
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2020-04-15 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Research methodology | Qualitataive method. This session will be held online in Zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7567553130 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-04-16 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Research methodology | Qualitative methods.This will be held as an online session and workshop. In Zoom and in its: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7567553130 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-04-23 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Quantitative research methods - This will be held as an online session. In Zoom and Itslearning. | Eriksson Niklas | ||
2020-05-28 | 16:00 - 20:00 | Research methodology, individual method coaching (slots booked beforehand) | Place: ( qualitative coaching/Christa): https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7567553130 Let me know if you will not for, some reason, use the timeslot you have reserved. Best, Christa | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-05-28 | 16:30 - 20:00 | E385 | Research methodology | Eriksson Niklas |