3 ECTS credits
78 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 3018123DNW for working students in the 1st semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.
This course provides an introduction to research methodology. Different aspects of scientific research in the domains of business and management are covered. We consider both the research process and research methods.
In a step-by-step approach we guide the student through the different stages of a research process. Students are introduced in the consultation, reading and processing of scientific literature with particular attention for the practices of correct referencing and citing. Next the formulation of the research problem and the research questions is addressed. Via an introduction in a spectrum of research methods for business and management, the students are prepared to independently compile a research design and to plan a research project. Attention is also attributed to the written and oral presentation of scientific research.
The digital course material is available on the digital platform Canvas.
In case guest lectures are organised, attending the sessions is mandatory and the content of the presentation is integrally part of the course content.
Teaching Methods
- Lecture: collective contact-dependent moments during which the lecturer engages with learning materials
- Seminar, Exercises or Practicals (Practical): collective or individual contact-dependent moments during which the students are guided to actively engage with learning materials
- Independent or External Form of Study (Self): independent study
This description of the teaching methods is indicative, in order to assess the expected study load.
REGULAR AND WORKING STUDENTS
Lecture: 10 hours
Practical: 11 hours
Self: 57 hours
Knowledge of the scientific research process and research methods in the domain of business and management.
Insight in the scientific research process and research methods in the domain of business and management, i.e. identify potential bottle necks in a research process and anticipate thereon as well as illustrate different advantages and disadvantages of a research method for a given case.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
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This offer is part of the following study plans:
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Management: Academische Bachelor