Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2022

On completion of the course the students will be able to:

1. explain different perspectives and methods in management research
2. relate frameworks/methods to research philosophy

3. identify and formulate a research problem in Management
4. select an appropriate method for data collection and data analysis
5. collect relevant material
6. assess qualitative and quantitative analysis by applying appropriate methods and techniques
7. develop a scientific report and present results

8. evaluate an empirical study in terms of ethics
9. evaluate the possibilities and limitation of science/research
10. critically review literature in Management, including the use of concepts and models

The overall objective is to develop knowledge and understanding of scientific research methods and to provide skills to design and accomplish a research project in management, performing analyses using qualitative and quantitative research methods and to communicate the results. Furthermore, the student should be able to reflect on research outcomes based on methodological and philosophical approaches.
The content reflects the various steps taken in a scientific investigation. Some examples are:

• critically reviewing literature and relating it to the research project at hand,
• choosing research strategy,
• considering ethical aspects of research strategy,
• defining sample/cases and applying quantitative and/or qualitative methods for collecting, expressing and analysing empirical material,
• presenting the results,
• relating frameworks, methods and results to research philosophy.

During the course, students will produce a literature review, develop and carry out their own research projects, present a scientific report in management and critically discuss the scientific contribution of other students.

Connection to Research and Practice
The course focuses on the practical, methodological and philosophical aspects of scientific research, as well as its procedures and concepts. The acquired skills and knowledge aim to provide a deeper understanding of the scientific basis of management theory and strengthen academic study and writing skills. As future managers and knowledge workers, the course will provide skills to support a critical and reflective attitude towards knowledge that relevant for practice and procedures for generating insights into their work context.

Lectures, seminars, student presentations and writing reports.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in engineering (or the equivalent).

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

ILOs are assessed through examination:

• Group literature review (ILO: 10) – 1 credit
• Group research report (ILOs: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) – 1.5 credits
• Group quantitative analysis (ILOs: 6, 7) – 1 credit
• Individual critical review (ILOs: 1, 2, 9) – 4 credits

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Group literature review1	1 credit	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Group research report1	1.5 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Group quantitative analysis1	1 credit	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Individual critical review1	4 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F

¹ All parts of the examination of the course must have a pass grade (A-E or Pass) before a final grade is set. The final grade of the course is determined by the total sum of points for all parts of examination in the course (0-100 points). Grade is set in accordance with JIBS grading policy

It is the responsibility of the examiner to ensure that each course is evaluated. There must be course evaluators identified among the students. The evaluation is carried out continuously as well as at the end of the course, through a survey. After the course the course Examiner meets with student evaluators to discuss the survey results and possible improvements. A summary report is also created. The report is followed up by program directors and discussed with faculty and relevant others (e.g. Associate Dean of Education, Associate Dean of faculty, Director of PhD Candidates, Dean, or Director of Studies). The next time the course runs, students should be informed of any measures taken to improve the course based on the previous course evaluation.

Academic integrity
JIBS students are expected to maintain a strong academic integrity. This implies to behave within the boundaries of academic rules and expectations relating to all types of teaching and examination.

Copying someone else’s work is a particularly serious offence and can lead to disciplinary action. When you copy someone else’s work, you are plagiarizing. You must not copy sections of work (such as paragraphs, diagrams, tables and words) from any other person, including another student or any other author. Cutting and pasting is a clear example of plagiarism. There is a workshop and online resources to assist you in not plagiarizing called the Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide.

Other forms of breaking academic integrity include (but are not limited to) adding your name to a project you did not work on (or allowing someone to add their name), cheating on an examination, helping other students to cheat and submitting other students work as your own, and using non-allowed electronic equipment during an examination. All of these make you liable to disciplinary action.

Easterby-Smith, M., Jaspersen, L. J. Thorpe, R., & Valizade, D. (2021). Management & Business Research (7th ed.). London: Sage.

A list of supplementary articles will be provided at the course introduction, all available electronically through the JU library.