BDBC905 Research Methodology I

The research process from the theories of research epistemologies through generating research ideas and developing a research design.

Paper title	Research Methodology I
Paper code	BDBC905
Subject	Doctor of Business Administration
EFTS	0.1667
Points	20 points
Teaching period	1st Non standard period (19 October 2020 - 20 December 2020) (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$1,380.11
International Tuition Fees (NZD)	$2,875.58

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Limited to

DBA

Notes

This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Contact

otago-dba@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

To be confirmed

Paper Structure

Topics:

• Science and Philosophy of Research
• Research Process
• Research Philosophies
• Generating Research Ideas
• Research Design

Teaching Arrangements

Taught through seminars and online through Blackboard

Textbooks

Readings will be made available through Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Communication, Information literacy.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will gain

1. A highly developed ability to 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
2. A highly developed understanding of a range of methodologies available for conducting research into businesses and organisations, understanding the contexts for which each method is appropriate and its strengths and weaknesses in each case
3. A highly developed ability to identify the different epistemological assumptions that underpin any piece of research and appreciate the value and limitations of these in various applications

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The research process from the theories of research epistemologies through generating research ideas and developing a research design.

Paper title	Research Methodology I
Paper code	BDBC905
Subject	Doctor of Business Administration
EFTS	0.1667
Points	20 points
Teaching period	Not offered in 2022 (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for 2022 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to

DBA

Notes

This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Contact

otago-dba@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

To be confirmed

Paper Structure

Topics:

• Science and Philosophy of Research
• Research Process
• Research Philosophies
• Generating Research Ideas
• Research Design

Teaching Arrangements

Taught through seminars and online through Blackboard

Textbooks

Readings will be made available through Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Communication, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will gain

1. A highly developed ability to 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
2. A highly developed understanding of a range of methodologies available for conducting research into businesses and organisations, understanding the contexts for which each method is appropriate and its strengths and weaknesses in each case
3. A highly developed ability to identify the different epistemological assumptions that underpin any piece of research and appreciate the value and limitations of these in various applications

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