Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	LM Research Methods
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 29535
Module Lead	Agnieszka Chidlow
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module is intended to provide students with a critical awareness of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and how they are applied to the field of management. Topics that may be covered in this module may include: Secondary data sources and literature reviews Quantitative methods such as surveys and statistical methods of data analysis Ethical considerations in conducting research Issues around research method validity and limitations By the end of the module students should have developed the knowledge and understanding to effectively design and write up a research project.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a conceptual understanding and critical awareness of the main methods for conducting management research Conduct a comprehensive and critical literature review Understand and evaluate the key components required of an original and effective research dissertation, including research design, data collection and analysis, and ethical considerations/li> Analyse and critique the validity and limitations of various research methods Demonstrate skills in verbal and written communication, team working, and critical analysis and research
Assessment	29535-01 : 3000 word individual assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Group presentation (20%) Individual assignment - 3000 words (80%) Reassessment - 3000 word assignment (100%) These assessment methods will be contextualised to meet the individual needs of the module.
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