AB-2-087

• International business 2021 - Thesis and research methods
• International business 2022 - Thesis and research methods
• International business 2023 - Thesis and research methods

English

Compulsory

First

4

5 cr

In this unit you will deepen the following
competences:

Research, development and innovation competences

SDG's in focus:
#4: Quality education

Upon completion of this study unit:

You can describe the research process. (Knowledge)

You are familiar with the different traditions of
knowledge
creation in different scientific/interdisciplinary
fields.
(Knowledge)

You can identify needs for development, be able to
delimit a
theme and formulate a purpose and questions for
your learning
project. (Skills)

You can describe different research methods for
collecting data
and processing data. (Knowledge)

You can discuss and consider the professional and
research ethics
principles that apply to learning tests.
(Approach)

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.

During the study unit you will learn:

- To contribute  and critically engage with 
developments in your field, supported by 
general and advanced knowledge in your field.

- To be able to critically explain, discuss and 
assess and argue for theories, key 
concepts, methods and principles.

- To be able to solve even complex problems in
your
profession and learn to share your learning
experiences.

- To be able to share knowledge and experience
with
others regarding
information literacy, validate knowledge and 
argue the difference between data, information and
knowledge; - the ability to follow, discuss and
promote 
research ethics principles.

The aim of the study unit is to present and
discuss
different types of qualitative and quantitative
methods, their
background, aim and use.

Third year students.
The minimum requirement to complete this study
unit is 105
ECTS (credits from work placements are not
included) and
at
least 30 credits in your major subject have to be
completed.

AB‑2‑051 Methodology

The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: New teacher.
It is mandatory to attend the first session on 9.9.
The course is fully online.

Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. Business
Research Methods.
London:
Oxford University Press
OR
Bryman A.: Social Research Methods, 4th
edition.

• Lectures - 20 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 15 hours
• Practical exercises - 15 hours
• Individual studies - 85 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Supported virtual education

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.

• Donner Henrica
• Tigerstedt Christa

Tigerstedt Christa

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit

12 months after course has ended