Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)
Research Design and Scientific Methods in Business Research
MET9000
Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)

Research Design and Scientific Methods in Business Research

MET9000
 
Admitted to a Ph.D. program or have the qualifications to be admitted to a Ph.D. program. Must fulfill the English language requirements or must be from approved partner institutions.

Knowledge

The candidate…

- is in the forefront of knowledge about research designs and associated sample‐,measurement‐, coding, analysis‐ and interpretation issues, and how to present findings.

- can evaluate the practicality and application of different research designs, methods and processes in business research.

- Is able to contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories, research designs, methods, interpretations and forms of documentation in the field

Skills

The candidate…

- can develop research problems and questions, plan and carry out research projects by developing robust research designs including sound sample, measurement, analysis and interpretation strategies

- can assess the suitability and application of a wide selection of designs, evaluate the value of empirical data and the strength and validity of statements and findings.

- can handle complex academic issues and challenge established knowledge and practice in the field of research design and methods.

General competence

The candidate…

- is able to identify relevant ethical issues and carry out research with scholarly integrity.

- will be better producers, evaluators and users of research, and to advance further intheir scientific career.

- can participate in debates and communicate research through recognized Norwegian and international channels.

No tutition fees.
Lectures, practice sessions, seminars, tutored assignment work and online material.
Online survey will be implemented asking for feedback on the course, including how it can be improved.
Essay, 8000‐10000 words. Pass/Fail. Content from the final paper (if it is chosen to be as an assessment form in the course) can be partially used in the kappa/Ph.D. thesis and will require substantial rewriting.