MN3201 Research Methods: 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof T Jung

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Module Staff

Professor Tobias Jung; Dr Benet Reid; Dr Cailean Gallagher

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Module description

This module introduces research in the Social Sciences. It focuses on the skills and knowledge involved in understanding, evaluation and conducting research in the wider management field. The module will develop and begin to refine competencies that will occupy the students throughout their professional careers. Doing good research requires time, observation, diligence and reasoning. The module will explore issues, methods and dilemmas central to conducting and analysing research. The central theme throughout the module will be the examination of the links between the theoretical and empirical realms. In taking this module, students will experience the challenges of research and, with a diligent approach, they will also experience the thrill of discovery.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

ENTRY TO A SINGLE HONOURS MANAGEMENT OR MANAGEMENT SCIENCE DEGREE

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

An alternative project of up to 3,000 words = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 10 weeks) and 1 tutorial (x 3 weeks), and 2 optional consultative hours (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

23

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

177

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand diverse ways of conceptualising and knowing the empirical world
  • Comprehend the (often disguised) political role that research-based knowledge plays in modern society, organisations and management
  • Demonstrate understanding of different research approaches, methodologies and methods, appreciating their relative strengths and weaknesses
  • Critically appraise published empirical research studies
  • Explain and critique the role of research-based knowledge in organisations and management
  • Explore the linkages between knowledge, politics, power and ethics in the context of responsible enterprise