NBS8327 : Research Methods for International Business
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Dr Rany Salvoldi
- 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 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The overall aim of this module is to provide students with the necessary skills to undertake their own research within the field of international business; through this process of discovery, students will be better able to understand, evaluate and critique knowledge within their field of study. This learning will predominantly be achieved through lectures and a series of practical sessions, where students will collect and analyse data, and address the issues involved in doing research.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will introduce students to foundations and practical applications of research methods in international business and management. Topics normally include:
The purpose of research: understanding its role in knowledge creation and in management practice
Working with literature and evidence
Research approaches: qualitative and quantitative traditions and designs
Data collection and analysis
Research ethics and integrity
Interpreting and communicating findings
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | delivery PiP (flex to online, if necessary) |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | includes module reading list |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | delivery PiP |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Lecture preparation and reflection |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Small group teaching preparation and reflection |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | delivery live online. Offer opportunity for general Q&A plus support toward assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module combines lectures with practical sessions; providing students with the knowledge required to understand, critique and realise research, and apply this knowledge in practical/hands-on/data-rich tasks. This combination of lectures and practical sessions fosters formal learning, as well as self-directed independent learning, which together enable the module's outcomes to be delivered.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 2,000 word assignment |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 1 | M | Students receive formative feedback from module team and peers in the seminars. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment tasks have been designed to ensure that students have a strong grasp of the module's contents; are supported in their learning journey; and to establish that students can work independently.
RESIT INFORMATION: If students are eligible to a second attempt resit will be an assignment and the resit calculation will be based 100% on the submission.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8327's Timetable