Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

3 cr

Competency aims

The seminar is designed to train students in the use of the
various research methods used in business research and get
them started on their Final Thesis Project.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to
plan and execute business research projects as well as
reporting the results in a professional manner.

Course contents

Aspects of International Business research is covered and
subsequently discussed by students. Methodological
questions are given a special priority.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

All first and second year courses.

Previous course names

None

Additional information

The course also consists of AS-4-002 Research
Methodology, 2 cr. More information will be given in class.
Attendance is obligatory.

Recommended or required reading

Resource: Ebrary
Info @ Google Books

Title: How to Research (3rd Edition)
Author: Blaxter, Loraine
Add. authors: Hughes, Christina
Tight, Malcolm
Year: 2006
Subject: Research -- Methodology.
Research.
ISBN: 9780335229536
Imprint: Open University Press : Buckingham, , GBR
Language: en
External: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/arcada/docDetail.action External link?
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Study activities

  • Lectures - 25 hours
  • Practical exercises - 15 hours
  • Individual studies - 80 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 120 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 120 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Teacher

Eldon Sveinn

Examiner

Eldon Sveinn

Home page of the course

None

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

Will be given during the first session

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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