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Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (Advanced methodology course - collection, treatment and analysis of data)

Title
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (Advanced methodology course - collection, treatment and analysis of data)
Semester
F2025
Master programme in
Business Administration and Leadership / Business Administration and Leadership / Law and Public Policy
Type of activity

Course

Teaching language
English
Study regulation

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Number of participants
ECTS
5
Responsible for the activity
Jørn Kjølseth Møller (jom@ruc.dk)
Slobodan Kacanski (kacanski@ruc.dk)
Head of study
Mette Apollo Rasmussen (apollo@ruc.dk)
Teachers

Jørn Kjølseth Møller (jom@ruc.dk) Slobodan Kacanski (kacanski@ruc.dk), Flemming Sørensen (flemmiso@ruc.dk)

Study administration
ISE Registration & Exams (ise-exams@ruc.dk)
Exam code(s)
U60725
ACADEMIC CONTENT
Overall objective

Overall objective An advanced course in social scientific methodology aims to equip students to competently select and apply a given method for the collection, treatment and analysis of data, for the purpose of illuminating an academic problem. The course enables students to argue for the applicability and relevance of the method to the problem, and to master the techniques of the method at a professional level.

Detailed description of content

The course has the following objectives:

  • 1) Provide students with an understanding of the importance of mixed method designs for re-searching real-life business and management problems.

  • 2) Clarify the importance of formulating precise mixed-method design questions and how to frame and develop mixed-methods-based projects.

  • 3) Teach the students to formulate a mixed methods research strategy and design.

  • 4) Introduce multidisciplinary, theoretical, and empirical approaches combining quantitative and qualitative data and methods in mixed-method design.

  • 5) Familiarize students with professional practices, roles, challenges, and dilemmas of profession-al research ethics and values in social sciences.

  • 6) Provide the students with theoretical discussions on how to reflect upon the choices for using mixed methods in the broader context of philosophy of science.

  • 7) Discuss the importance and strategies of combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis in real-life business practices.

Intention and focus of the course:

This course aims to train and engage students in the essential elements of methodology and re-search design through assigned readings for preparation, introductory lectures for learning and reflection, and student reflection and discussion in the class.

The focus will be discussing quantita-tive and qualitative research designs, combining quantitative and qualitative data and methods in mixed research designs, and formulating appropriate research designs for the students' pro-jects.

Course material and Reading list

Selected journal articles and book chapters will be on Moodle before the start of the course.

Overall plan and expected work effort

Teaching, including presentations, dialogue, small exercises, and group work (20 hours)

Class preparation, consisting of literature reading and preparation for activities related to writing a paper (60 hours)

Activities related to writing and presenting a paper about using mixed methods in Business Studies (35 hours)

Examination, including completion of paper and preparation for the oral examination (20 hours)

Total: 135 hours (5 ECTS)

Format
Evaluation and feedback

If, this semester, the activity is a part of the study board's evaluation rotation (not all activities offered are evaluated - only the ones chosen by the study board), the students will be asked to evaluate mid-term and by the end of the course according to the evaluation practice of the study board.

Programme

Course 1: Introduction to mixed methods and research design in Business studies.

Course 2: Qualitative methods and research

Course 3: Quantitative methods and research

Course 4: Mixed Methods in Business Studies

Course 5: Designing mixed methods studies

Course 6: Mixed methods data collection

Course 7: Mixed methods data analysis

Course 8: Research Design and Strategies in Social Sciences

Course 9: Perils, pitfalls, and considerations in mixed method designs

Course 10: Writing up, presenting, and using mixed methods in philosophy of science

ASSESSMENT
Overall learning outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Explain and assess, using appropriate terminology, the advantages and disadvantages of collecting and analysing data using the given methodology

  • Apply the given method confidently and independently to a specific academic issue

  • Reflect on research ethical issues relating to the method

  • Communicate the results obtained through the application of the method in an academically precise manner.

Form of examination
Individual oral exam based on a written product.

The character limit of the written product is 2,400-4,800 characters, including spaces.
The character limits include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

Time allowed for exam including time used for assessment: 25 minutes.
The assessment is an overall assessment of the written product(s) and the subsequent oral examination.

Permitted support and preparation materials for the oral exam: Course material and own notes.

Assessment: 7-point grading scale.
Moderation: Internal co-assessor.
Form of Re-examination
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
Type of examination in special cases
Examination and assessment criteria

Individual oral exam based on a written product. At the examination questions can be asked in the entire curriculum.

Exam code(s)
Exam code(s) : U60725
Last changed 24/01/2025

lecture list:

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Wednesday 12-02-2025 14:15 - 12-02-2025 16:00 in week 07
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 19-02-2025 14:15 - 19-02-2025 16:00 in week 08
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 26-02-2025 14:15 - 26-02-2025 16:00 in week 09
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 05-03-2025 14:15 - 05-03-2025 16:00 in week 10
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 12-03-2025 14:15 - 12-03-2025 16:00 in week 11
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 19-03-2025 14:15 - 19-03-2025 16:00 in week 12
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 26-03-2025 14:15 - 26-03-2025 16:00 in week 13
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 02-04-2025 14:15 - 02-04-2025 16:00 in week 14
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 09-04-2025 14:15 - 09-04-2025 16:00 in week 15
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Wednesday 23-04-2025 14:15 - 23-04-2025 16:00 in week 17
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Friday 02-05-2025 10:00 - 02-05-2025 10:00 in week 18
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies - Exam hand-in (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Monday 02-06-2025 08:15 - Monday 16-06-2025 18:00 in week 23 to week 25
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies - Oral exam (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Monday 04-08-2025 10:00 - 04-08-2025 10:00 in week 32
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies - Reexam hand-in (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)

Monday 11-08-2025 08:15 - Friday 15-08-2025 18:00 in week 33
Research Design and Mixed Methods in Business Studies - Oral reexam (BAL, SAMJUR, VL)