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Topics in research, history, philosophy, theory and practice. Topic emphasis and learning methods vary according to instructor and student interest.
| Paper title | Research Process |
|---|---|
| Paper code | MANT414 |
| Subject | Management |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,113.72 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $5,177.04 |
- Prerequisite
- 72 300-level MANT points
- Contact
- management@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Management's website
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Annie Zhang
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is taught via lectures and workshops.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- 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 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 research managerial and research 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
Timetable
Introduction to the research process covering philosophy, literature reviews and qualitative and quantitative research methods.
| Paper title | Research Process |
|---|---|
| Paper code | MANT414 |
| Subject | Management |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (1 August 2022 - 28 October 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. |
- Prerequisite
- 72 300-level MANT points
- Limited to
- BCom(Hons), PGDipCom, MIntBus, MSusBus, MCom
- Contact
- management@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Management's website
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Annie Zhang
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is taught via lectures and workshops.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- 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
