The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

4 (2020-03-23 to 2020-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

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
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
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

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