The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2013 - Degree thesis and methodology
- International business 2014 - Degree thesis and methodology
- International business 2015 - Degree thesis
- International business 2016 - Degree thesis
- International business 2017 - Degree thesis
- International business 2018 - Degree thesis
- International business 2019 - Degree thesis
- International business 2020 - Degree thesis
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
- 2 (2019-10-28 to 2019-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
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 discuss
different types of qualitative methods, their
background, aim and use.
The aim of the second part of the course is to
present and discuss different types of
quantitative
methods, their background, aim and use.
Learning outcomes
The student will learn to identify a research
problem, define an objective and choose a
suitable
qualitative research method to present and
analyse
empirical material.
The student will learn how to define a research
problem, how to create a measurement instrument
based on prior knowledge, how to sample
respondents, and finally, how to code and analyze
collected data.
Course contents
The research process and qualitative methods such
as focus group-, interviewing, observation-, case
studies and action research.
The research process and quantitative methods
such as, for instance: t-test, ANOVA, cross
tabulation,
correlation-, regression- and similar methods.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Third year students
Previous course names
Statistical Business Research methods
(Quantitative part 2014-15), Research methodology
and Seminar (Qualitative part,2cr, not Seminar
part 2014-15), Research methods
Additional information
The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: Minna Stenius.
Recommended or required reading
Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. 3rd edition,
2011 or other. Business Research Methods. London:
Oxford University Press
OR
Bryman A.: Social Research Methods, 4th edition.
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 15 hours
- Practical exercises - 15 hours
- Individual studies - 85 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
Assessment requirements
To pass the course you need 50% of the max. 100
points,
minimum 25 points for each part (the qualitative
and the
quantitative).
Qualitative methodology (min. 25/50 points) as
follows:
online assignments and quizzes altogether min
25/50 as
specified in class.
Quantitative methodology (min. 25/50 points) as
follows:
exam minimum 15/30 points, assignments minimum
10/20 points.
Assignments and online tasks have to be turned in
on time.
Teacher
- Stenius Minna
- Tigerstedt Christa
Examiner
Tigerstedt Christa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (33 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until date 2020-07-31
The timetable of the course
The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: Minna Stenius.
Course enrolment period
2019-08-12 to 2019-09-08
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019-09-06 | 09:30 - 11:00 | B320 | Methodology | Kick off, course introduction | Stenius Minna Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-09-12 | 14:30 - 16:00 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-09-17 | 14:30 - 16:00 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-09-26 | 08:30 - 10:00 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-09-27 | 09:30 - 12:00 | B320 | Methodology | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2019-09-30 | 14:30 - 16:00 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-10-07 | 13:15 - 14:45 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-10-16 | 16:00 - 18:00 | B320 | Methodology | Workshop, focus groups, 5 points | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-10-18 | 13:00 - 14:30 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-10-25 | 10:00 - 12:00 | B320 | Methodology | Agenda: method chapter and thesis structure, case study design and desk top research | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-10-25 | 13:00 - 14:30 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-10-31 | 14:30 - 16:00 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-11-01 | 09:30 - 12:00 | B320 | Methodology | Workshop, Method review, 5 points | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-11-08 | 09:15 - 10:45 | E385 | Methodology | Stenius Minna | |
2019-11-14 | 16:00 - 18:00 | F143 | Metodik/Methodology | Exam | Stenius Minna |
2019-11-22 | 09:45 - 12:00 | B320 | Methodology | Workshop, analysis of data, 5 points | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-12-02 | 16:00 - 18:00 | D4106 | Metodik/Methodology | Omtentamen 1/ Re-exam 1 | Stenius Minna |
2019-12-18 | 13:00 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Metodik/Methodology | Omtentamen 2/ Re-exam 2 | Stenius Minna |