NBS8901 : Research Methods (Dual Award)
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Jiayao Hu
- Lecturer: Mr Vajira Balasuriya, Dr Josephine Go Jefferies
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module is derived from NBS8372 and designed to specifically provide Dual Degree students with the necessary teaching, to allow the student to comprehend research philosophy, methodology, methods, ethics and risk management required to undertake advanced-level research in Business and Management. The module focuses on the nature, types and philosophical stances of research in the various areas of Operations Management, and the social sciences in general, examining the study skills necessary to manage and undertake a research project. The module provides students with opportunities to become familiar with the critical importance of empirical and theoretical research in Business and Management. Such skills are intended to provide a good foundation for undertaking additional research methods teaching during S2 in Groningen and the construction of a thesis at an advanced MSc level which allows students to synthesise between theory and antitheses as a result of their own inquiry-based learning.
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.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Time for students to complete formative and summative coursework & assessments |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | PiP lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | Estimated based on 3 hours per teaching week (not necessarily to do in that week) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | PiP seminar |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | PC lab session |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Assignment clinic |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NBS8062 | Research Methods |
| NBS8372 | Research Methods (OLSCM) |
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.
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 | 100 | Dissertation Research Proposal (2000 words) |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research proposal | 1 | M | Feedback on research ideas during seminars. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The research proposal will assess whether students can apply the theories and techniques developed in lectures to their own plans and research proposal.
The formative assessment aims to help students to identify and consolidate their research ideas and directions.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8901's Timetable