AB-2-051

• 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

• 1 (2017-08-01 to 2017-10-22)
• 2 (2017-10-23 to 2017-12-31)

English

Compulsory

First

3

5 cr

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.

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.

The research process and qualitative methods such
as
brainstorming, focus group-, interviewing,
observation-, case
studies and action research.

The research process and quantitative methods
such as: chi square, correlation-, regression-,
factor-, cluster-,
mds-, conjoint and similar methods.

Third year students

Statistical Business Research methods
(Quantitative part 2014-15), Research methodology
and Seminar (Qualitative part,2cr, not Seminar
part 2014-15), Research methods

The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: Peter Mildén.

Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. 3rd edition,
2011 or other. Business Research Methods. London:
Oxford
University Press

AND other relevant material added by the lecturer

• 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

Participation in tuition

• Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
• Demonstrations and proficiency exams

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations on time (deadlines):
Examination 1 written exam and/or final
assignment. Qualitative part: written exam 1.12,
re-exams February 9th and April 4th.
Examination 2 exercises
(examinations include written examination tests,
demonstrations and presentations, reports and
produktions, essays, and also presence at
specified occasions)

The examinations contribute to the final grade as
follows: ...

• Mildén Peter
• Tigerstedt Christa
• Stenius Minna

Tigerstedt Christa

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No limit (22 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: Peter Mildén.

2017-08-14 to 2017-09-10

• Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
• Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
• Date will be announced later - Other assignments