RESEARCH METHODS
- Course
- MISY463 - RESEARCH METHODS
- Department
- Management Information Systems - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Prof. Dr. Cem TANOVA
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
-
RESEARCH METHODS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | Final | 45 |
| Midterm Exam | Midterm | 40 |
| Project | Project | 15 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 Develop knowledge and understanding on the fundamental principles of research design
- 02 Understand the steps in conducting a scientific research
- 03 Develop skills in conducting literature review using references
- 04 Understand the process of developing hypothesis and variables
- 05 Assimilate the knowledge when deciding between different types and styles of research
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Business and management research |
| Week 2 | Choosing a research topic and developing your research proposal |
| Week 3 | Choosing a research topic and developing your research proposal |
| Week 4 | Critically reviewing the literature |
| Week 5 | Critically reviewing the literature |
| Week 6 | Formulating the research design |
| Week 7 | Mid-term examination |
| Week 8 | Mid-term examination |
| Week 9 | Formulating the research design |
| Week 10 | Negotiating access and research ethics |
| Week 11 | Selecting samples |
| Week 12 | Selecting samples |
| Week 13 | Collecting primary data using questionnaires |
| Week 14 | Collecting primary data using questionnaires |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornill, A. (2024). Research Methods for Business Students, 9th ed. Pearson.
- 02 Practice sheets prepared by lecturer
- 03 APA style guidelines
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Develop knowledge and understanding on the fundamental principles of research design
- L02 Understand the steps in conducting a scientific research
- L03 Develop skills in conducting literature review using references
- L04 Understand the process of developing hypothesis and variables
- L05 Assimilate the knowledge when deciding between different types and styles of research
Program Outcomes
- P01 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key concepts across the breadth of effective application and use of MIS and innovative information technologies in organizations.
- P02 Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing MIS projects and improving organizational processes
- P03 Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of appropriate enterprise frameworks, theories from the MIS to research and assess contemporary issues in the field and related allied fields and disciplines
- P04 Apply MIS knowledge to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of information systems
- P05 Apply MIS knowledge to the exploitation of opportunities created by information technology innovations ensuring the alignment between MIS strategy and organizational strategy
- P06 Demonstrate ethical reasoning in relation to crucial MIS issues such as privacy, information security, and ethical use of information
- P07 Apply appropriate technologies and techniques to the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision-making
- P08 Analyse organizational data to accurately identify organizational problems and propose solutions using MIS
- P09 Apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
- P10 Apply effective collaboration skills consistent with the professional environment
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |