NBS8372 : Research Methods (OLSCM)
NBS8372 : Research Methods (OLSCM)
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Jiayao Hu
- Lecturer: Dr Josephine Go Jefferies
- 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 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module is designed to provide students with the necessary training to undertake advanced-level research in Business and Management. The module has two aspects. First, it focuses on the nature of research in the area, and the social sciences in general, examining the study skills necessary to manage and undertake a research project; secondly, it provides students with opportunities to be familiar with the important empirical and theoretical research in Business and Management. Such skills are intended to provide a good foundation for undertaking a dissertation at an advanced level.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module will enable you to develop an understanding of the nature and scope of advanced research in Business and Management. It focuses on research leading to the production of your Master's dissertation project and covers key skills areas, including, ethics, effective research management, research proposals, research design and strategy-making, data collection and research methods, recording and interpretation of results and writing up. It is practical and interactive in
focus, employing research case studies and weekly readings to help you develop a good working knowledge of both the literature and research practice.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should:
• have gained an understanding and be aware of the nature and scope of advanced research in Business and Management
• be aware of, and familiar with, the facilities available for conducting literature searches and obtaining relevant data to facilitate the empirical investigation.
Intended Skill Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should:
• have developed the ability to operate independently on a research topic and exercise appropriate judgement in the selection of material,
• be able to effectively organise, structure and manage a research project at an advanced level, including undertaking critical appraisal, of relevant literature,
• have further developed the skills of inquiry, research design, data collection and information retrieval, bibliographic search, measurement and analysis, interpretation and presentation, self-discipline and time management and the ability to work autonomously.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Time for students to complete formative and summative coursework & assessments |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | PiP lectures |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 62:00 | 62:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | PiP seminars |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PiP PC workshop |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 44:00 | 44:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Assignment clinics |
Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
Code | Title |
---|---|
NBS8062 | Research Methods |
NBS8269 | Research Methods for Business and Management Dual Award |
NBS8901 | Research Methods (Dual Award) |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
A combination of lectures, workshops, seminars, and PC lab sessions are designed to give students a thorough overview of research methodologies and opportunities to hone practical skills as well as knowledge.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Research proposal | 1 | M | 30 | Initial Research Proposal (1500 words) |
Research proposal | 2 | M | 70 | Dissertation Research proposal (2500 words) |
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Written exercise | 1 | M | Feedback on research ideas during seminars. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Both summative assignments will assess whether the students can apply the theories and techniques developed in
lectures to their own plans and research proposals. The written exercise in semester 1 will help the student to identify and consolidate their research ideas and directions. In semester 2 the ongoing assessment of student progression during computer Lab sessions where students are supported through a number of exercises using SPSS and NVivo. Interventions occur to support students so that equal progression occurs across the group. Learning checks as the summative assessment are linked to the suitable progression of each student in addressing set tasks.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8372's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NBS8372's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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