UNSW Handbook Course - Introduction to Research Methods

Introduction to Research Methods - COMM8001


	Faculty: Australian School of Business
	School: School of Info Systems, Technology & Management
	Course Outline: COMM8001 Course Outline
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Research
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 3 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course introduces students to business research problems and the ways business research is conducted. The course aims to develop foundational research skills required for designing research projects, and provides an overview of research approaches and methodologies useful for conducting business research. Topics covered include: overview of the research process, theory and theorizing, critiquing a research paper, conducting a systematic literature review, writing a literature review, conceptual modeling and research design, archival research, case studies, surveys, experimental and simulation research, action and design research, writing and defending a research proposal

URL for this page:

© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.