Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Alexander Krumer
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
SØK705 Research methods and proposal (Autumn 2023)
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
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
Knowledge:
- Understand methodological and related issues in philosophy of science in general and in economic/business research in particular
Skills:
- The ability to apply knowledge in conducting economic research and present it both orally and in writing.
General competence:
Ability to use knowledge and skills in an independent manner in finding academic studies that relate to the topic of a Master thesis (and not only), as well as demonstrating a capacity for reflection and critical thinking towards these studies that are needed during the writing of 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: Required
- Comment:
Examination
- Form of assessment: Home assessment
- Proportion: 100%
- Duration: semester
- Grouping: Group
- Grading scale: Pass/fail
- Support material: All printed and written supporting material