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ABL-E1399 - Research Methods in Accounting, Lecture, 8.1.2025-18.2.2025

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

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: 08.01.2025 - 18.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ly Pham, Juhani Vaivio

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

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Selected research articles and videos available at the MyCourses page.

    Blumberg, B., Cooper, D. R. & Schindler, P. S. (2008). Business Research Methods. ISBN-13: 978-0-07-711745-0

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Spring III

    Registration:

    A maximum of 60 students can be accepted to the course. 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

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