6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 2023755BNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
This course provides an introduction to research methodology. Different aspects of scientific research in the domains of business and management are covered. We consider both the research process and research methods.
In a step-by-step approach we guide the student through the different stages of a research process. Students are introduced in the consultation, reading and processing of scientific literature with particular attention for the practices of correct referencing and citing. Next the formulation of the research problem and the research questions is addressed. Via an introduction in a spectrum of research methods for business and management, the students are prepared to independently compile a research design and to plan a research project. Attention is also attributed to the written and oral presentation of scientific research.
The digital course material is available on the digital platform Canvas.
In case guest lectures are organised, attending the sessions is mandatory and the content of the presentation is integrally part of the course content.
After successfully completing the course:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The exam consists of 20 multiple choice questions with 5 options each.
The cut-off mark for this exam is raised to compensate for questions that the student has answered correctly by guessing. With 20 multiple choice questions and 5 options, the student must achieve at least 12/20 to pass this course. The number of correct questions is then recalculated to the final mark at /20 using the higher cut-off mark. For example, if you pass the cut-off point 12/20, you will get a score of 10/20. If you don't get any questions right, it corresponds to a negative number that converts to 0 and if you get all the questions right, you get the maximum score or 20/20.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Management: Track 1 (start 2223) (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Management: Track 2 (start 2223) (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Teaching in Economics: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Management: Academische Bachelor (only offered in Dutch)