23E80101 - Qualitative Business Research Methods, Lecture, 11.1.2022-17.2.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of major qualitative research methods and methodology and will be able to carry out empirical qualitative research.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 17.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ilona Mikkonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course introduces students to qualitative methods in business research. The course introduces the student to the following topics:
    - Epistemological and ontological underpinnings of qualitative research
    - Collection and analysis of appropriate qualitative empirical data
    - Practical use of different research methods
    - Evaluation criteria for qualitative research
    - Construction of a research plan

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active participation in class discussion can earn students extra credits. Absenteeism from any compulsory sessions reduces points and lowers the final grade.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 credits, 160 hours:
    - Lectures (compulsory) (24 hours)
    - Independent learning and course assignments (136 hours)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Coursebook: Eriksson, Päivi & Kovalainen, Anne (2008) Qualitative methods in business research. ISBN 978-1-4129-0316-5, obligatory,

    (Availability)

    Additional  readings assigned by the lecturer (compulsory).

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Attendance at lectures compulsory. If the student fails to meet this requirement (at least 80% of lectures attended), points will be deducted from the student s final grade. He or she can also be removed from the course for repeated absenteeism. The number of students admitted to the course is restricted to 60. Priority is given to Aalto students studying in MSc Program of Marketing.


    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I, Spring III

    2021-2022 Autumn I, Spring III


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