MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development (Distance Learning) / Course details
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Research Methods
| Unit code | MGDI70005 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction to research
- Planning and conducting research
- Designing research
- Using literature and secondary data
- Data collection methods 1: questionnaires and interviews
- Data collection methods 2: observation, diaries and repertory grid
- Analysing quantitative data
- Analysing qualitative data
Pre/co-requisites
MGDI70005 06546
Aims
The unit aims to:
- provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake management and information systems research projects in an international context
- provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to complete their Master’s dissertation proposal
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- explain the nature and scope of management and information systems research in an international context
Intellectual skills
- explain the main methodological approaches to management and information systems research in an international context
Teaching and learning methods
Distance Learning Mode including weekly online tutorials
Assessment methods
One 3,500 word essay (90%)
Tutorial participation (max 10%)
- Student must engage with minimum of 4/8 tutorials, including at least 1 synchronous tutorial (5%)
- Student must engage with minimum of 6/8 tutorials, including at least 1 synchronous tutorial (10%)
Re-sit Assessment: One 3,500 word essay (100%)
Feedback methods
Assignment feedback provided via Blackboard
Tutorial feedback provided via email tutorial discussion
Recommended reading
Saunders, M., P. Lewis and A. Thornhill (2019) Research methods for business students, London: Pitman (8th edition)
Study hours
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 150 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Jacobus Renken | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
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MGDI Programmes on which course unit is offered:
MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development (via Distance Learning)