Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand the different types of behavioral research methods used in business environments, 2) apply basic quantitative and qualitative research methods to business examples, 3) state a research problem and define research objectives, 4) understand and use data analysis methods, 5) understand and use computer assisted data analysis, and 6) practice the proper reporting of research results.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 23.11.2020 - 11.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Suzanne Altobello
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course examines the nature of selected qualitative and quantitative research methods related to the field of international business. Topics focus on different types of research, the conceptualization of research, the interface between qualitative and quantitative research methods, primary and secondary sources, data collection methods, and data analysis methods. Also emphasized are computer applications to perform rigorous data analysis.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
basic course in statistics
- Teacher: Altobello Suzanne