BUS2018 : Research Methods
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Emily Yarrow
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module seeks to provide students with the conceptual knowledge and the practical techniques necessary to undertake advanced business and management research for their final year capstone project and research conducted in the workplace. Specifically, it seeks to (1) introduce the main methods of quantitative and qualitative enquiry; (2) highlight the ethical dimension of research; and (3) develop students' ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches and techniques in the context of an undergraduate research project.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Nature and process of business and management research
- Reviewing the academic literature
- Formulating research questions
- Research ethics
- Principles and practices of quantitative research
- Principles and practices of qualitative research
- Mixed methods research
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 56:00 | 56:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 55:00 | 55:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Library session (PiP) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 56:00 | 56:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Online learning de-brief sessions |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module covers pertinent aspects of conducting research in business and management studies to prepare students for their final-year capstone project and research conducted in the workplace. Lectures materials, structured activities, and guided reading provide the theoretical structure of the materials covered. Students will also receive seminars and practical sessions to support the development of research skills.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 2 | M | 100 | Individual written assignment (2,000 word case study analysis) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | Online MCQ Knowledge checker quiz |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The module learning outcomes will be assessed through an individual summative assignment:
a written assessment (case study, 2000 words) counting towards 100%
Opportunities for formative assessment and feedback will be provided in dedicated seminars.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS2018's Timetable