2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC1393 Research Methodologies for Business Studies
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Louisa Hill
Email: l.hill@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Module replaces
LLLC1361 Business Simulation (10 Credits)LLLC1365 Work Experience (10 Credits)This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The aims of the module are to:Develop an understanding of research methodologies and the key aspects of the research process within a business studies context
Develop critical analysis skills
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of :
The different debates and issues underlying the research process
The different assumptions underlying research and the nature and status of research methodology
The research process and the different issues to consider when performing a literature review, conducting empirical research and presenting research findings
The ethical implications of research within a business studies context
Skills outcomes
Ability to :
Critically analyse existing literature
Syllabus
Consideration of theory and practice in relation to :
The philosophy of research and research paradigms
Conducting an appropriate literature review
The design and justification of research methodologies
The formulation of research objectives, questions and hypotheses
Ethical issues in business and management research
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Private study hours | 173.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Reading 80 hoursCritical reflection on practice 33 hours
Assignment preparation 40 hours
Assignment Writing 20 hours
TOTAL 173
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through regular workshops, monitoring of student contributions, formative feedback and the staged submission of courseworkMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Literature Review | 2000 Words | 50.00 |
Report | 2000 Words | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/07/2016
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