Research Methods in Management 7,5 hp

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

Kursinnehåll

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. This involves performing analyses using qualitative and quantitative research methods and the communication of 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 a research strategy,
• considering ethical aspects of research strategy,
• defining samples/cases, and applying quantitative and/or qualitative methods for collecting, expressing, analysing and presenting empirical material,
• presenting results,
• relating frameworks, methods and results to research philosophy.

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 is relevant for practice and procedures for generating insights into work contexts.

Förkunskapskrav

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

Utbildningsnivå: Avancerad nivå A1N
Kurskod/Ladokkod: JRMR25
Kursen ges vid: Jönköping International Business School