AB-2-051 (0) - Methodology

• 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 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)
• 2 (2018-10-22 to 2018-12-31)

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 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.

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
: Minna Stenius.

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.

• 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 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.

• Stenius Minna
• Tigerstedt Christa

Tigerstedt Christa

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

No limit (15 students enrolled)

Until date 2019-07-31

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

2018-08-13 to 2018-09-09

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