School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
MN20414 Research project |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
| Requisites: |
| While taking this unit you must take MN20021 |
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Aims: To create the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of management research and to put that learning into practice.
Learning Outcomes: Students successfully completing the unit will have shown their ability to: i) understand the epistemological positions and methodological approaches adopted by management researchers. ii) critically evaluate the literature and define a research question in a relevant area. iii) write a proposal for a successful research project. Skills: Intellectual: * Appreciation of the complexities of designing research questions and data gathering. (TFA) * Understanding of the relevance and limits of research studies in advancing the practice of management. (TFA) Professional/Practical: * Data Collection (TFA) * Analysis and Presentation of results (TFA) Key skills: * Management of time (FA) * Management of information (esp. on-line) (TFA) * Extended Writing (A) Content: Taught sessions will cover: research methodology; quantitative and qualitative approaches; ethical issues, presentation of findings. |