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
- 01 identify methods of qualitative data collection
- 02 analysis, give practical experience of research
- 03 demonstrate an critical litreture
- 04 enable them to design and undertake on how to conduct a research paper
- 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
- 01 Saunders, M., Lewis, P., and Thornhill, A. 2023. Research Methods for Business Students (9th Edition), Pearson, UK.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Demonstrate critical understanding of advanced research design principles applicable to business and management contexts SOLO 4
- L02 Apply the research process to formulate viable research questions and objectives relevant to strategic business decision-making SOLO 4
- L03 Conduct systematic and critical literature reviews SOLO 4
- L04 Design and justify a research strategy including appropriate data collection and analysis techniques SOLO 5
- L05 Develop hypotheses or propositions and identify measurable variables for empirical business research SOLO 4
- L06 Critically evaluate and interpret research findings to inform strategic business decisions SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 PO1: Acknowledged that acquired knowledge and continuous learning will be their competitive advantage by learning new methods and skills which they can use both in their lives and workplace, especially in the field of marketing.
- P02 PO2: Acquired the necessary skills and knowledge which enforced the students to keep developing themselves by working independently.
- P03 PO3: Applied the marketing research process by using different techniques from different scientific points of view, and interpreted the findings by combining them with advanced theoretical knowledge in marketing field and develop creative strategies.
- P04 PO4: Applied critical thinking and evaluate and resolve issues and situations from the perspective of ethical behaviour, responsible management and sustainability.
- P05 PO5: Been able to use technological tools and share the information obtained during the program in a safe and secure way in their professional and private lives.
- P06 PO6: Gained the ability to study and work collaboratively with colleagues/co-workers in multicultural environments.
- P07 PO7: Been able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures inside and outside the company.
- P08 PO8: Practiced scenarios and case studies in order to apply various marketing theories knowledge and research with the aim to solve real-life problems faced by organizations.
- P09 PO9: Comprehended ,analyzed the environmental factors affecting organizations and been able to formulate a marketing plan that will meet the organization's objectives based on the theories and knowledge acquired.
- P10 PO10: Developed awareness about the environment by associating marketing theories with environmental approaches.
- P11 PO11: Gained social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation, dissemination and application in the field of marketing.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |