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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
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Course Description

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RESEARCH METHODS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Final Exam Final 45
Midterm Exam Midterm 40
Project Project 15
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 Develop knowledge and understanding on the fundamental principles of research design
  2. 02 Understand the steps in conducting a scientific research
  3. 03 Develop skills in conducting literature review using references
  4. 04 Understand the process of developing hypothesis and variables
  5. 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

  1. 01 Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornill, A. (2024). Research Methods for Business Students, 9th ed. Pearson.
  2. 02 Practice sheets prepared by lecturer
  3. 03 APA style guidelines

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Develop knowledge and understanding on the fundamental principles of research design
  2. L02 Understand the steps in conducting a scientific research
  3. L03 Develop skills in conducting literature review using references
  4. L04 Understand the process of developing hypothesis and variables
  5. L05 Assimilate the knowledge when deciding between different types and styles of research

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key concepts across the breadth of effective application and use of MIS and innovative information technologies in organizations.
  2. P02 Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing MIS projects and improving organizational processes
  3. 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
  4. P04 Apply MIS knowledge to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of information systems
  5. P05 Apply MIS knowledge to the exploitation of opportunities created by information technology innovations ensuring the alignment between MIS strategy and organizational strategy
  6. P06 Demonstrate ethical reasoning in relation to crucial MIS issues such as privacy, information security, and ethical use of information
  7. P07 Apply appropriate technologies and techniques to the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision-making
  8. P08 Analyse organizational data to accurately identify organizational problems and propose solutions using MIS
  9. P09 Apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
  10. 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 - - - - - - - - - - -