SØK705 Research methods and proposal (Autumn 2021)

ECTS Credits:
7.5
Responsible faculty:
Avdeling for økonomi og samfunnsvitenskap
Campus:
Molde
Course Leader:
Alex Krumer
Teaching language:
English
Study level:
{code=HN, name=Second degree level}
Duration:
½ year
Schedule (TP) Reading list (Leganto)

Table of contents

Contents

Course will cover the following topics:

  • How to write a scientific paper or report
  • Literature references
  • Research Methods
  • Natural experiments
  • The philosophy of science
  • Possible topic for a master thesis in Business Administration

The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended knowledge

Completed 1st year, Master of Business Adm.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ADM705 – Research methods and proposal. 7.5

The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam

After completing the course, the successful student should:

  • Understand how economic research is conducted and presented, both orally and in writing
  • Understand methodological issues and related philosophy of science
  • Understand requirements and suitable topic for a master thesis   

Forms of teaching and learning

3 hours of lecture per week

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

  • Mandatory coursework: Oral presentation
  • Courseworks given: 1
  • Courseworks required: 1
  • Presence: Required
  • Comment:

Exam

  • Form of assessment: Home assessment
  • Proportion: 100%
  • Duration: Semesters
  • Grouping: Group
  • Grading scale: Pass/fail
  • Support material: All printed and written supporting material

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