Overview
Introduction to the research process covering philosophy, literature reviews and qualitative and quantitative research methods.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Process |
|---|---|
| Subject | Management |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (10 June 2024 - 6 September 2024) (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,196.41 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BCom(Hons), PGDipCom, MIntBus, MSusBus, MCom
- Notes
- The N1 distance occurrence of this paper is only available to students enrolled in the MSusBus programme.
- Eligibility
Enrolments for the N1 occurrence of this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- management@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Management's website
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Dr Paula O'Kane
Distance learning co-ordinators: Dr Joe Cooper or MBA Manager
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.
This paper is taught via lectures and workshops.
- Textbooks
Saunders, M. N. K., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2019). Research Methods for Business Students, 8th Edition, Pearson.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should be able to:
- Understand different quantitative and qualitative research approaches, the nature of knowledge and the ways it is produced and interpreted
- Follow the argument of academic papers published in peer-reviewed journals written for an academic audience, and critically appreciate the research methods used to support these arguments
- Identify managerial problems, justify research questions and develop research hypotheses
- Design and conduct a piece of research adopting a quantitative/qualitative approach
- Write a well-articulated and logically structured research paper