Overview
Provides an understanding of research processes and methods, databases, and underlying literature in both accountancy and finance. Promotes the capacity to develop and present a research proposal.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Subject | Accounting |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2025 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $993.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (ACFI 201 or ACCT 233 or FINC 206) plus two of (ACCT 211, ACCT 222, FINC 202, FINC 203) (passed with an average of B+)
- Restriction
- ACCT 359
- Schedule C
- Commerce
- Notes
- Prerequisites must be passed with an average of at least B+ for the three papers.
- Contact
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Teaching staff
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Paper Structure
ACFI 359 is a third-year paper for intending honours and graduate students who will carry out research.
The primary objective of the paper is to provide students with an understanding of the research process and of research methods, particularly in relation to - but not exclusive to - the disciplines of Accountancy and Finance.- Teaching Arrangements
- This paper is taught through lectures.
- Textbooks
- Saunders, M., Lewis, P., Thornhill, A., (2012), Research Methods for Business Students, Financial Times Press, Pearson, London.
- Course outline
- View the course outline for ACFI 359
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Appreciate the philosophy of science and develop an analytical framework for evaluating accounting and finance research
- Understand and critically appraise relevant academic and research literature in the fields of Accountancy and Finance and their sub-disciplines
- Develop data acquisition and management skills
- Discuss and evaluate statistical methods appropriate to research in Accountancy and Finance
- Develop written communication and presentation skills
- Assessment details
First assignment (10%)
Terms exam (25%)
Stats excercise (10% without 200L Sats / 0% with 200L Stats)
Essay (15% without 200L Stats / 25% with 200L Stats)
Research proposal (40%)