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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Research Methods | |||
| Reference | CBM200 | Version | 3 |
| Created | March 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module will enable students to develop a deep understanding of the underlying principles of research methods and professional research practice. Students will develop the capability to identify and utilise appropriate strategies and techniques in the context of an individual research investigation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate relevant research topics and questions related to international business practice in a variety of contexts to identify opportunities for an individual research investigation. |
| 2 | Appraise major research approaches and methodologies that will assist in the development and management of the research process in a professional context. |
| 3 | Synthesise research methods in the design and planning of a research proposal. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module begins by introducing the purpose of research, research rationale, philosophies and approaches in a business and social-sciences research context. Students explore conceptual frameworks and develop a research framework targeted towards an individual research investigation. Principle data collection methods, their application, and sampling techniques are analysed and discussed. This leads the students to the significance of formulating data collection questions leading to data analysis approaches and applications. Ethical issues in research, and project planning and development are discussed. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and student-led activities, including a variety of case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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| Contact Hours | 30 | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 120 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Individual Written Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1 |
| E | The student achieves an E in C1 |
| F | The student achieves an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module is for delievry at BHMS, Luzern, Switzerland. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BRYMAN, A. and BELL, E. 2018. Business research methods. International 5th ed. Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | CRESWELL, J.W., 2018. Research design: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. 5th ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage. |
| 3 | DENSCOMBE, M. 2021. The good research guide: for small-scale social research projects. 7th ed. Milton Keynes: Open University. |
| 4 | SAUNDERS, M. and LEWIS, P. , 2017. Doing research in business and management. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson. |
| 5 | SAUNDERS, M.N.K., LEWIS, P. and THORNHILL, A., 2023. Research methods for business students. Harlow, England: Pearson. |
| 6 | KARA, H., 2020. Creative research methods : A practical guide. Bristol: Policy Press. |
| 7 | CRESWELL, J.W. and CRESWELL, J.D., 2018. Research design: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. 5th ed. Los Angeles: SAGE. |
| 8 | DENSCOMBE, M., 2021. The good research guide : Research methods for small-scale social research. London: Open University Press. |