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RESEARCH METHODS

Course
ACFN515 - RESEARCH METHODS
Department
Accounting and Finance - English - Master
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
6
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kağan DOĞRUYOL
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Through theoretical and field based application of modern techniques, this course provides an opportunity for participants to enhance their knowledge in research as well as equipping them to undertake effective research in their respective disciplines. This course will equip our students with the necessary knowledge of variety methods of qualitative data collection and analysis, give practical experience of research and enable them to design and undertake on how to conduct a research paper, projects and /or thesis in future. Through a designed lectures, readings, class and field-based practical SPSS offers both a theoretical and practical introduction to qualitative research. It covers a good selection of the most commonly used qualitative technique. Also, it covers the basic quantitative analysis techniques like; Regression analysis. The module is committed to provide students with ‘hands on' experience of using the techniques as the best means to ensure effective learning.

RESEARCH METHODS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Midterm Midterm 30
Final Final 40
Project Project 30
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 identify methods of qualitative data collection
  2. 02 analysis, give practical experience of research
  3. 03 demonstrate an critical litreture
  4. 04 enable them to design and undertake on how to conduct a research paper
  5. 05 develop the research quetion and hypothesis for projects and /or thesis in future

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to research
Week 2 Choosing a Research Topic
Week 3 Choosing a Research Topic
Week 4 Critical Literature Review
Week 5 Critical Literature Review
Week 6 Formulating the Research Design
Week 7 Formulating the Research Design
Week 8 Midterm Exam
Week 9 Midterm Exam
Week 10 Selecting Samples
Week 11 Primary Data Collection
Week 12 Primary Data Collection
Week 13 Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis
Week 14 Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis
Week 15 Final Exam

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Saunders, M., Lewis, P., and Thornhill, A. 2023. Research Methods for Business Students (9th Edition), Pearson, UK.

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 1. To be able to examine the basic problems in the field of Accounting and Finance with scientific methods, to interpret and evaluate the data.
  2. P02 2. Muhasebe ve Finans alanındaki problemlere ilişkin uygulamada karşılaşılan karmaşık sorunları çözmek için bireysel ve grup üyesi olarak sorumluluk alabilmek ve çözüm üretebilmek.
  3. P03 3. To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the fields of Accounting and Finance, to determine learning needs and to carry the learning process to an advanced level.
  4. P04 4. To inform experts or non-experts on financial issues, to share their ideas and problems and solution methods by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
  5. P05 5. To be able to interpret and evaluate the discussions on the theoretical aspects of Accounting and Finance.
  6. P06 6. To be able to identify regional and global problems that directly or indirectly affect financial issues, to develop solutions and strategies based on evidence and research.
  7. P07 7. To be able to define, evaluate and interpret the classical and current theories of accounting and finance policies and strategies, differences and relationships between them.
  8. P08 8. To have social, scientific and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data in the field of accounting and finance and to assimilate these values.
  9. P09 9. To be able to follow, understand, interpret and analyze the changing trends in accounting and financial activities in the world at an advanced level, and apply innovation and innovative working principles.
  10. P10 10. To be able to set goals and take initiatives to achieve them, to be creative and open to criticism and to have professional competencies at an advanced level.
  11. P11 11. To have an advanced level of foreign language to follow and use the information in the field and to communicate with colleagues.
  12. P12 12. To have advanced computer software and hardware knowledge required by the field of Accounting and Finance, and to be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level.
  13. P13 13. To be able to use theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of Accounting and Finance at an advanced level.
  14. P14 14. To be able to benefit from other fields that form the basis of financial policies and to understand the interaction between these disciplines.

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