Research Design
- ECTS credits10
- Teaching semesterSpring
- Course codeAORG332
- Number of semesters1
- LanguageEnglish
- Resources
Teaching semester
Spring
Objectives and Content
The course provides the student with training in writing research proposals:
- formulating research questions,
- introducing relevant theory and reviewing literature,
- identifying sources of data and methods of data gathering, and
- discussing possibilities for generalization.
The purpose is to provide practical experience in the development of a research proposal. The course focuses on the relation between problem identification, developing theoretical perspectives, methodological approach and data discussion.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
The student has advanced knowledge of:
- Relevant theories and perspectives in a field of research
- Basic principles for scientific design
Skills
The student can:
- Develop a research proposal which later forms the basis for working with the master thesis
- formulate and discuss a research problem, review literature, and make decisions regarding the choice of theories and methodology that are relevant to the research theme.
General competence
The student can:
- identify relevant data sources and specify data collection methods
- has developed skills to critically review data sources, scientific argumentation, and use of scientific references.
Access to the Course
The course is open for students who have been accepted to the Master`s program at the Department of Administration and Organization Theory
Teaching and learning methods
Seminars and workshop
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Submission of supervision contract through Mitt UiB at the established deadline.
Approved draft and mandatory attendance at workshop. Approved compulsory requirements are valid in the current and the following exam semester. The compulsory assignments and attendance must be completed to take the exam.
Forms of Assessment
Submission of paper, 5000 words (+/- 10 %)
Course Evaluation
All courses are evaluated according to UiB's system for quality assurance of education.
Department
Department of Administration and Organization Theory
Contact
Contact Information
Department of Administration and Organization Theorystudieveileder@aorg.uib.nostudieveileder@aorg.uib.no
Exam information
Type of assessment: Approved assignment
- Submission deadline
- 15.04.2021, 14:00
- Withdrawal deadline
- 01.04.2021
- Examination system
- Inspera
- Digital exam