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2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1393 Research Methodologies for Business Studies

20 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Nadine Cavigioli
Email: n.m.cavigioli@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

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 typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Workshop112.0022.00
Seminar51.005.00
Private study hours173.00
Total Contact hours27.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Reading 80 hours
Critical 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 coursework

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Literature Review2000 Words50.00
Report2000 Words50.00
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 website

Last updated: 30/06/2021 16:23:11

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