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RESEARCH METHODS

Course
BUSN515 - RESEARCH METHODS
Department
Master of Business Administration - English - Master
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
8
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kağan DOĞRUYOL
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Research

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

  1. L01 Demonstrate critical understanding of advanced research design principles applicable to business and management contexts SOLO 4
  2. L02 Apply the research process to formulate viable research questions and objectives relevant to strategic business decision-making SOLO 4
  3. L03 Conduct systematic and critical literature reviews SOLO 4
  4. L04 Design and justify a research strategy including appropriate data collection and analysis techniques SOLO 5
  5. L05 Develop hypotheses or propositions and identify measurable variables for empirical business research SOLO 4
  6. L06 Critically evaluate and interpret research findings to inform strategic business decisions SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 PO1 Become competent in searching and comprehending the relevant academic articles, interpreting the information learnt or obtained via various channels and absorbing exceptional knowledge in their field.
  2. P02 PO2 Devoted themselves to be a qualified researcher and knowledge worker in their field all throughout their life and career.
  3. P03 PO3 Demonstrated that they developed their individual capabilities through written projects, assignments and presentations that they will independently implement both in academia and work contexts.
  4. P04 PO4 Gained key practical skills and knowledge which need to be implemented in their own research and business work environment.
  5. P05 PO5 Been able to implement critical and analytical thinking and analyses into their studies, research and work.
  6. P06 PO6 Become proficient in adopting the gained knowledge into practice and research in a critical, and analytical way.
  7. P07 PO7 Become experts in using information technology tools for their studies, research and workplace in an ethical and safely environment by sharing and transferring their knowledge.
  8. P08 PO8 Succeeded in working, researching and forming partnerships with their colleagues/team members in a global environment.
  9. P09 PO9 Proved themselves capable of disseminating and sharing knowledge, sustainingly communicating with others, in any global workplace or research setting.
  10. P10 PO10 Become capable of interpreting and transferring their qualified knowledge into practice and research.
  11. P11 PO11 Dedicated themselves to applying advanced academic studies and enrolled themselves in work or non-work projects related to environmental approaches and ethical issues.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L06 - - - - - - - - - - - -