School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| After taking this unit you must take MN20021 |
| Description:
| 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. |
| Programme availability: |
MN20414 is Compulsory on the following programmes:School of Management
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