LEARNING OUTCOMES
The purpose of this course is to assist you in the production of your master's thesis. By independently watching the attached audiovisual material and by reading the articles as well as the textbook of this course, you will develop a solid understanding of the research methods which allow us to address particular research problems in a systematic, scientific way. An understanding of these research methods assists you, first and foremost, in tackling the challenges later in your own master's thesis. Moreover, this course gives you the capability to evaluate and criticize, at least to some degree, various scientific investigations in both the qualitative and the quantitative genres and especially such studies that revolve around accounting topics.
Credits: 4
Schedule: 09.01.2024 - 21.02.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juhani Vaivio, Anila Kiran
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:
During the course the student will familiarize her-/himself with the research process and the use of research methods:
1. Quantitative research methods in financial accounting, including multiple regression model and binary choice models using stata 17 (or other) statistical analysis software.
2. Qualitative research methods in management accounting, including case studies and survey research.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
1. Online Qualitative Exam (50%)
2. Online Quantitative Exam (50%)
Student has to pass both exams.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Lectures 6 h
- Exercises 15 h
- Independent work 131 h
- Exams 8 h
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2022-2023 Spring III
2023-2024 Autumn I
2023-2024 Spring IIIEnrollment :
Registration for courses: in Sisu.
If more students have enrolled by the enrolment deadline than can be accepted on the course, priority will be given to students based on their study right: 1. Master's degree students in Accounting 2. Bachelor's students in Accounting who have completed more than 150 cr 3. other students