Research Methods Module

MGDI71000 Research Methods Module 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Global Development Institute 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 Syllabus 1. Introduction to research methods 2. Planning and writing your dissertation 3. Research strategies 4. Using literature and secondary data 5. Data collection methods 1: questionnaires and interviews 6. Data collection methods 2: observation, diaries and repertory grid 7. Analysing quantitative data 8. Analysing qualitative data Syllabus 1. Introduction to research methods 2. Planning and writing your dissertation 3. Research strategies 4. Using literature and secondary data 5. Data collection methods 1: questionnaires and interviews 6. Data collection methods 2: observation, diaries and repertory grid 7. Analysing quantitative data 8. Analysing qualitative data To provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake management research projects in an international context, and to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to complete their Master's dissertation proposal On completion of this course unit students should be able to: - state the nature and scope of management research in an international context; - explain and utilise the main methodological approaches to management research in an international context; - explain and utilise the principal research methods used in management research in an international context; - identify and plan management research projects in an international context, including research relevant to a Masters dissertation; - interpret, evaluate and critique the research methods of others. Distance Learning Mode including weekly online tutorials 0 Other 100% One 3,500 word essay (90%)Tutorial participation (max 10%)<ul> <li>Student must engage with minimum of 4/8 tutorials, including at least 1 synchronous tutorial  (5%)</li> <li>Student must engage with minimum of 6/8 tutorials, including at least 1 synchronous tutorial (10%)</li></ul>Re-sit Assessment: One 3,500 word essay (100%) Y Course unit textbook Saunders, M., P. Lewis and A. Thornhill (2003) Research methods for business students, London: Pitman (3rd edition). 0 0 0 Information MGDI Programmes on which course unit is offered: MSc Human Resource Management and Development (via Distance Learning) and MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development (via Distance Learning)