Study Guide

Objective

Research Methodology 5 cr
The objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of research methods and knowledge on how to produce a master’s thesis in the field of international business administration using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Content

Content:
Qualitative and quantitative research methods. Different data collections and tools for analysis. Research process, research purpose, research problems. Types of errors in scientific approach. Analysis of previous degree projects at master’s and doctoral levels.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1) and Satisfactory (2)
Participating in the contact lessons, returned tasks.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3) and Very good (4)
Active participating in the contact lessons, returned tasks with good outcomes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
Very active participating to the contact lessons, returned tasks with excellent outcomes.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Evaluation:
Numerical for PASS from 1 to 5 and
0 for FAIL: No participating in the contact lessons, no returned tasks.

Materials

Literature:
To be informed later or please have a look at the course implementation

Further information

Language of the course: English