| Unit name | Management Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EFIMM0149 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18) |
| Unit director | Dr. Kasia Zdunczyk |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | School of Management - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This core unit aims to introduce students to management research within both an academic and practice-based setting and how they compare. It will enable students to explore the purpose, value and appropriate use of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods and the philosophies which underpin them.
The unit provides an introduction and overview to the complete research process from formulating research questions to data collection, analysis and write-up. It will also consider research ethics and research project management.
This unit is designed to prepare students for their subsequent research projects later in the Teaching Block.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
10 hours lectures. 5 hours tutorials
Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word research proposal (including a short summary). Students will also be asked to reflect upon their proposal to consider why or why not it might be suitable for a dissertation type project.
There will be an opportunity for formative assessment throughout the classes as students work in small group to share and present their work. Students are expected to provide and receive critical and constructive feedback from their peers. Throughout the aim is blend working on substantive management research challenges with academic perspectives and sources.
All ILOs are covered.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EFIMM0149).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
