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 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)
- 2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)
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
Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
Fact-based decision making
Learning and Career-oriented Competencies
Innovation and Development Competencies
Communicative and Social Competencies
Ethical and sustainability Competencies
as well as SDG no 4 (Quality education)
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
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will
have be able to:
Describe the research process (knowledge)
Have knowledge of some different research methods
for collection, processing and analysis of data
(knowledge)
Delimit a theme and formulate an aim and research
questions for your thesis (skill)
Know how to find or collect relevant data for your
thesis (skill)
Process and analyze data to the degree that is
relevant for your thesis (skill)
Consider the occupation- and research ethical
principles that apply to your thesis (attitude)
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
Additional information
The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: Minna Stenius.
It is mandatory to attend the first session on 9.9.
The course is fully online.
Recommended or required reading
Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. 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
Supported virtual education
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
25p/50p as
specified in class.
Quantitative methodology (min. 25/50 points) as
follows:
exam (max 30p) and assignments (3 options, max
20p)altogether min 25p/50p as specified in class.
Assignments and online tasks have to be turned
in on time.
Teacher
- Stenius Minna
- Tigerstedt Christa
- Aspholm Ingalill
Examiner
Tigerstedt Christa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (33 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
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
2022-08-10 to 2022-08-25
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 |
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2022-09-09 | 13:15 - 14:45 | Methodology (fall) | Introduction The first session is mandatory if you are going to take this course. Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68412330716?from=addon Meeting ID: 684 1233 0716 One tap mobile +46850520017,,68412330716# Sweden +46850539728,,68412330716# Sweden Dial by your location +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden +46 850 539 728 Sweden +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden Meeting ID: 684 1233 0716 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cdZXxaoGq Join by SIP 68412330716@109.105.112.236 68412330716@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 684 1233 0716 | Stenius Minna Tigerstedt Christa |
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2022-09-12 | 09:00 - 10:30 | Methodology (fall) | Quant https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61358836776 Meeting ID: 613 5883 6776 | Stenius Minna | |
2022-09-16 | 08:30 - 10:00 | Methodology (fall) | The research interview Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69747725554?from=addon Meeting ID: 697 4772 5554 One tap mobile +46850500828,,69747725554# Sweden +46850500829,,69747725554# Sweden Dial by your location +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden +46 850 539 728 Sweden +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden Meeting ID: 697 4772 5554 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cbGG2Hhvje Join by SIP 69747725554@109.105.112.236 69747725554@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 697 4772 5554 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2022-09-23 | 10:15 - 11:45 | Methodology (fall) | Quant Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66920036693 Meeting ID: 669 2003 6693 | Stenius Minna | |
2022-09-26 | 09:00 - 10:30 | Methodology (fall) | Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69510471146?from=addon Meeting ID: 695 1047 1146 One tap mobile +46850520017,,69510471146# Sweden +46850539728,,69510471146# Sweden Dial by your location +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden +46 850 539 728 Sweden +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden Meeting ID: 695 1047 1146 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cbUDeIoWZU Join by SIP 69510471146@109.105.112.236 69510471146@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 695 1047 1146 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2022-09-30 | 10:45 - 12:15 | Methodology (fall) | Quant https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66920036693 Meeting ID: 669 2003 6693 | Stenius Minna | |
2022-10-07 | 10:15 - 11:45 | Methodology (fall) | Quant https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66920036693 Meeting ID: 669 2003 6693 | Stenius Minna | |
2022-10-14 | 08:30 - 10:00 | Methodology (fall) | Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66088170476?from=addon Meeting ID: 660 8817 0476 One tap mobile +46850520017,,66088170476# Sweden +46850539728,,66088170476# Sweden Dial by your location +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden +46 850 539 728 Sweden +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden Meeting ID: 660 8817 0476 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/ccnj6T7Sjd Join by SIP 66088170476@109.105.112.236 66088170476@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 660 8817 0476 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2022-10-14 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Metodik (höst)/ Methodology (fall) | Quizz 1, kvantmetodik | Stenius Minna | |
2022-10-17 | 09:15 - 10:45 | Methodology (fall) | Quant https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66920036693 Meeting ID: 669 2003 6693 | Stenius Minna | |
2022-10-25 | 10:15 - 11:45 | Methodology (fall) | Quant https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66920036693 Meeting ID: 669 2003 6693 | Stenius Minna | |
2022-10-31 | 13:45 - 15:15 | Methodology (fall) | Quant https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66920036693 Meeting ID: 669 2003 6693 | Stenius Minna | |
2022-11-02 | 12:00 - 13:30 | Methodology (fall) | Coaching QUAL Christa Tigerstedt: Interview as a method for data collection https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69662543135?from=addon Meeting ID: 696 6254 3135 Coaching QUANT Minna Stenius: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68823934479 Meeting ID: 688 2393 4479 | Stenius Minna Tigerstedt Christa |
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2022-11-07 | 09:30 - 11:00 | Methodology (fall) | Coaching QUAL Christa Tigerstedt: Case study design, action research Christa's coaching is cancelled 7-8.11. Coaching QUANT Minna Stenius: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68823934479 Meeting ID: 688 2393 4479 | Stenius Minna Tigerstedt Christa |
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2022-11-08 | 12:00 - 13:30 | Methodology (fall) | Coaching QUAL Christa Tigerstedt: Individual timeslots can be book via E-mail! Christa's coaching 8.11 is cancelled. Coaching QUANT Minna Stenius: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68823934479 Meeting ID: 688 2393 4479 | Stenius Minna Tigerstedt Christa |
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2022-11-14 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Metodik (höst)/ Methodology (fall) | Quizz 2, kvantmetodik HAR SKJUTITS UPP. DU KAN TA QUIZZ 2 när som helst mellan 17.11.(8:00)-18.11.(18:00) i Itslearning. (detta pga problemen i Arcadas system) Quiz2 in Quantitative methods HAS BEEN POSTPONED. You Can take Quiz2 anytime between 17.11. (8:00) and 18.11. (18:00) in Itslearning. (This because of system problems at Arcada). | Stenius Minna | |
2022-11-21 | 09:00 - 10:30 | Methodology (fall) Interview workshop | Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61612996042?from=addon Meeting ID: 616 1299 6042 One tap mobile +46850500828,,61612996042# Sweden +46850500829,,61612996042# Sweden Dial by your location +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden +46 850 539 728 Sweden +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden Meeting ID: 616 1299 6042 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cdOCRTFLJ3 Join by SIP 61612996042@109.105.112.236 61612996042@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 616 1299 6042 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2022-12-07 | 13:30 - 15:00 | Methodology (fall) Focusgroup simulation | Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64107834319?from=addon Meeting ID: 641 0783 4319 One tap mobile +46850539728,,64107834319# Sweden +46844682488,,64107834319# Sweden Dial by your location +46 850 539 728 Sweden +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden Meeting ID: 641 0783 4319 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cbUddb6aEU Join by SIP 64107834319@109.105.112.236 64107834319@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 641 0783 4319 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2022-12-19 | 10:45 - 12:15 | Analysis ws 5 p | Analysis of data ws 5 p Self-paced in its. CHRISTA IS HOME WITH A FLU AND FEVER. Task: 3 assignments one by one, and INDIVIDUALLY. Material opens at 10.45. | Tigerstedt Christa |