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Overview

The practice of undertaking research from selecting a methodology through primary data collection and using secondary data, including statistics and big-data analysis.

The practical aspects of undertaking research including how to collect and analysis data.

About this paper

Paper title Research Methodology II
Subject Doctor of Business Administration
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (12 January 2026 - 11 December 2026) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (12 January 2026 - 11 December 2026) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 25 June 2027) (Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 25 June 2027) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,665.83
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
DBA
Notes
This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component.
Contact
otago-dba@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

To be confirmed.

Paper Structure

Topics:

  • Research Strategies
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

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:

  • A highly developed ability to design and conduct a piece of research adopting an appropriate methodological approach, develop a hypothesis, design a tool to generate appropriate data and analyse the data using the most appropriate method
  • A highly developed ability to present ideas logically and persuasively to a wide audience using both written and oral means

Timetable

1st Non standard period (12 January 2026 - 11 December 2026)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

Block Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 50
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 50
Thursday 09:00-16:50 50
Friday 09:00-16:50 50

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 15:00-15:50 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 33, 37, 41, 43-49

1st Non standard period (12 January 2026 - 11 December 2026)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Block Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 50
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 50
Thursday 09:00-16:50 50
Friday 09:00-16:50 50

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 15:00-15:50 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 33, 37, 41, 43-49

2nd Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 25 June 2027)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

Block Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 35
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 35
Thursday 09:00-16:50 35
Friday 09:00-16:50 35

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 15:00-15:50 27, 32, 37, 40, 46, 49

2nd Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 25 June 2027)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Block Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 35
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 35
Thursday 09:00-16:50 35
Friday 09:00-16:50 35

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 15:00-15:50 27, 32, 37, 40, 46, 49

Overview

The practice of undertaking research from selecting a methodology through primary data collection and using secondary data, including statistics and big-data analysis.

The practical aspects of undertaking research, including how to collect and analysis data.

About this paper

Paper title Research Methodology II
Subject Doctor of Business Administration
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (11 January 2027 - 12 December 2027) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (11 January 2027 - 12 December 2027) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
DBA
Notes
This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component.
Contact

otagodba@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

To be confirmed.

Paper Structure

Topics:

  • Research Strategies
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
Teaching Arrangements

The distance learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Taught through seminars and online through Aoroa.

Textbooks

Readings will be made available through Aoroa.

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:

  • A highly developed ability to design and conduct a piece of research adopting an appropriate methodological approach, develop a hypothesis, design a tool to generate appropriate data and analyse the data using the most appropriate method.
  • A highly developed ability to present ideas logically and persuasively to a wide audience using both written and oral means.

Timetable

1st Non standard period (11 January 2027 - 12 December 2027)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Aoroa

Block Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 49
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 49
Thursday 09:00-16:50 49
Friday 09:00-16:50 49

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 13:30-14:20 4-8, 10-16, 18-23, 26-32, 34-40
AND
B1 Tuesday 15:00-16:50 41-47

1st Non standard period (11 January 2027 - 12 December 2027)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Block Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 49
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 49
Thursday 09:00-16:50 49
Friday 09:00-16:50 49

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 13:30-14:20 4-8, 10-16, 18-23, 26-32, 34-40
AND
B1 Tuesday 15:00-16:50 41-47
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