TU-L0031 - Qualitative Research Methods D, Lecture, 16.5.2022-30.5.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The goal of this course is to develop understanding and skills in qualitative research methods in industrial engineering and management research, specifically focused on qualitative reserach in the research areas of operation and service management, entrepreneurial leadership, and strategy and ventruning, and how the results are usually presented in journal articles. The course covers most of the qualitative research methods techniques, for planning, conducting, analyzing and reporting, used in the top management journals, including inductive and abductive analysis, case study method, qualitative coding, interviewing, video recording, conducting observation and surveys, collecting and working with archival data, digitizing and working with digitalized qualitative data, and reporting (write-up) of qualitative research. The course is designed for both those interested in reading and evaluating research done with qualitative methods, and for those who already use or plan to use qualitative research methods in their own work. The number of credits varies between 3-6 depending on the assignments students choose to complete.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 16.05.2022 - 30.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Robin Gustafsson

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 will develop understand and skills in qualitative research methods, including inductive and abductive method, case study method, qualitative coding, interviewing, conducting observation and surveys, collecting and working with archival data, video-based analysis of social interaction, digitizing and working with digitalized qualitative data, and reporting (write-up) of qualitative research.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Class participation, lecture diary, pre-class assignments, class assignments, and data analysis assignments. The course can be done either as a 3 cr course or as an extended 6 cr course with additional assignments. The 3 cr optional extensions will be organized around selected more indepth qualitative research methods based on students interests, i.e. working with digitized data, video analysis, and qualitative coding and writing up the analysis, in which one or two senior scholars will act as mentors for the student group (1-4 students) in their work with their own qualitative data.

DETAILS

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
    2023-2024 Spring V

    Enrollment :

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi. The course is offered for doctoral students. For enrollment to course see instructions on course website. The course will be organized if at least four students have enrolled.

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