RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Identify and analyze research problems in Accounting; Apply critical thinking and demonstrate engagement with theoretical and practical aspects of doing research independently and/or  in groups; Employ suitable research approaches and methods in designing research project; Plan, Design and execute research project through independent roles and/or group participation; Communicate research ideas and design effectively in verbal and/or written form.

Topics:

1. Introduction to course;
2. Philosophy of quantitative research;
3. Formulating Research Problem, Research Objectives;
4. Formulating Literature Review Referencing and Citations;
5. Theoretical framework and hypothesis development;
6. Measurement of variables Sampling for quantitative Questionnaires design;
7. Introduction to qualitative research design;
8. Formulating research problem and objectives for qualitative study;
9. Qualitative research design Data collection methods;
10. Interviews and observations Sampling for qualitative study;
11. Qualitative research analysis;
12. Enrichment Activities Introduction;
13. General Discussion on Accounting topics: Prospective thesis supervisor showcase their research topics;
14. Guest Lecture: Topic diverse; Research Proposal Presentation;
15. Free consultation and discussion on Qualitative Research Objectives;
16. Guest Lecture: Topic diverse.