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 (part-time) - Research support and electives
- International business management 2020 (full-time) - Research support and electives
- International business management 2021 (full-time) - Research support and electives - specialised professional studies
- International business management 2021 (part-time) - Research support and electives - specialised professional studies
The course takes place in period
4 (2022-03-14 to 2022-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
Second
Recommended year of study
1
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
Survey research
Basic insights in SPSS
Prerequisites and co-requisites
A bachelor degree and at least two 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
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examination(s)
Essay (10-12 pages in length)
Attendance 27-28.4 (qualitative research methods)
or 29.4 plus SPSS workshop in fall or online
self-learning (quantitative methods).
The course is graded passed, not passed and
qualitative feedback is provided on the written
work.
Teacher
- Nyman Henrik
- Stenius Minna
Examiner
Nyman Henrik
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (29 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2021-12-20 to 2022-03-13
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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2022-04-26 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Research Methodology | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66361631133?from=addon Meeting ID: 663 6163 1133 | Nyman Henrik Stenius Minna |
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2022-04-27 | 16:30 - 20:00 | D4109 | Research Methodology | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63006463518?from=addon Meeting ID: 630 0646 3518 | Nyman Henrik Stenius Minna |
2022-05-03 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Research Methodology | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65594012637 Meeting ID: 655 9401 2637 | Nyman Henrik Stenius Minna |
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2022-05-04 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Research Methodology | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65594012637 Meeting ID: 655 9401 2637 | Nyman Henrik Stenius Minna |
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2022-06-02 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Research Methodology | Zoom till HENRIK's coaching: Time: Jun 2, 2022 04:30- https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61809845288 Meeting ID: 618 0984 5288 Zoom to MINNA's coaching: Time: Jun 2, 2022 04:30- https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64304245222 Meeting ID: 643 0424 5222 | Nyman Henrik Stenius Minna |