Business Research Skills

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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-06-30

Module Leader:

Susan Richardson

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Synopsis

This module will enable you to conduct and use research that informs real world business decisions. You will be given the opportunity to develop your higher level research and analytical skills and this will act as a strong foundational preparation for the undergraduate dissertation you can choose to take in your final year. You will also learn to distinguish strong from weak research which will allow you to make better quality business decisions in the future. Being able to fully appreciate research methodology as reported in academic journal articles will further provide you with the knowledge you need to deepen your critical analysis of the research-based literature when writing essays and other pieces of coursework in the remainder of your course.

Learning Strategy

A mix of delivery methods will be used including lectures,seminars and independent study. You will be encouraged to explore widely in your independent study and to bring your findings into seminars to discuss with your peers. A variety of media and interactive tools will be used within the lectures and … For more content click the Read More button below. We work continuously with our school’s VLE team to keep abreast with the latest technology to enable you to participate in and contribute to learning via digital methods.

A mix of delivery methods will be used including lectures,seminars and independent study. You will be encouraged to explore widely in your independent study and to bring your findings into seminars to discuss with your peers. A variety of media and interactive tools will be used within the lectures and seminars, including videos, quizzes, games, debates and discussions.

We work continuously with our school’s VLE team to keep abreast with the latest technology to enable you to participate in and contribute to learning via digital methods.

Outline Syllabus

The core objective is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be able to investigate and report on key management issues and to make judgements about the quality of research presented in literature and in business reports. This will involve a structured approach to investigating business issues. … For more content click the Read More button below. The importance of evidence in business decision-takingThe research processScoping the research problemTheory-building and theory-testingConducting literature searches and reviewsResearch strategies, approaches and designsQualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methodsInterpretation and presentation of dataResearch dissemination (writing dissertations and business reports, presenting conference papers and posters)The importance of ethics in research

The importance of evidence in business decision-taking
The research process
Scoping the research problem
Theory-building and theory-testing
Conducting literature searches and reviews
Research strategies, approaches and designs
Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods
Interpretation and presentation of data
Research dissemination (writing dissertations and business reports, presenting conference papers and posters)
The importance of ethics in research

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Knowledge and critical understanding of the standard research process, literature reviewing, different research perspectives and their associated methods of data collection and analysis.

An understanding of the importance of ethics in research, including an appreciation of the limits of their own skills and knowledge and the implications of this for making evidence based business decisions.

Apply the key research concepts to business decision making contexts.

Critically evaluate the appropriateness of different research approaches to different kinds of business problem.

Propose solutions or recommendations on the basis of research outcomes.

Effectively communicate research evidence, arguments and analysis for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Oral presentation/assessment

Description:A range of formative devices will be deployed, and largely integrated into the teaching and learning process. This will include ongoing monitoring of student progress through interaction in class and through the monitoring of student performance. The nature of the techniques used will be at the discretion of the tutor to include for example, seminar exercises, quizzes, group discussions

Individual or Group:Group

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Presentation

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The criteria for assessment are as set out in the Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

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