SØK705 Research methods and proposal (Autumn 2019)

About the course

Course will cover the following topics:

• How to write a scientific paper or report
• Literature references
• Research Methods
• Natural experiments
• The philosophy of science
• Possible topic for a master thesis in Business Administration

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
• Exchange programme - Master's level

Recommended requirements

Completed 1st year, Master of Business Adm.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
ADM705 – Research methods and proposal	7.5

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

After completing the course, the successful student should:

• Understand how economic research is conducted and presented, both orally and in writing
• Understand methodological issues and related philosophy of science
• Understand requirements and suitable topic for a master thesis   

Forms of teaching and learning

3 hours of lecture per week

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• Mandatory coursework: Oral presentation
• Courseworks given: 1
• Courseworks required: 1
• Presence: Not required
• Comment: The proposal should both be presented orally and handed in as a report.

Examination

• Form of assessment: Home assessment
• Proportion: 100%
• Duration: Semesters
• Grouping: Group
• Grading scale: Pass/fail
• Support material: All printed and written supporting material

Syllabus

Defined at the start of the course. Possible litterature:

• McCloskey, Donald, 1985, "Economical Writing", Economic Inquiry 23, 187-222.
• Friedman, Milton, 1953, "The Methodology of Positive Economics", Essays in Positive Economics, Univeristy of Chicago Press, 3-43.
• Lazear, Edward, 2000, "Economic Imperialism", Quarterly Journal of Economics 115, 99-146.