BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (3/1 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: LO1 – Identify of problems in business research according to the concept of research methodology; LO2 – describe the steps in carrying out the business research process; LO3 – apply the concept of business research methodology correctly.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Research;
2. The Scientific Approach and Alternative Approaches to Investigation;
3. Defining Management Problem;
4. Defining Research Problem;
5. Project I, Paper Review;
6. Project I, Paper Review;
7. Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development;
8. Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development;
9. Project II, Paper Review;
10. Project II, Paper Review;
11. Element of Research Design;
12. Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition;
13. Sampling; Sampling;
14. Project III, Paper Review;
15. Project III, Paper Review;
16. The Final Proposal (Chapter 1 – 5);
17. The Final Proposal (Chapter 1 – 5);
18. The Critical Literature Review;
19. Administering Questionnaires;
20. Quantitative Data Analysis;
21. Qualitative Data Analysis.