Postgraduate CUR-MMK600-2021
Business Research Methods
Discover the crossroads of business and research. Learn from philosophies that will build your skills in quantitative and qualitative methods. Finish with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions.
$3,507 $3,757
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 01 Mar 2021
- 30 Aug 2021
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QS RANKING 2021
13
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
13
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- critically evaluate academic literature and practitioner papers
- verbally justify responses to research problems
- compare and contrast alternative research paradigms and methods
- develop research questions and hypotheses for business problems
- conduct research to source solutions for business related problems.
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- Introduction to business research methods
- Research philosophies, approaches, and defining your problem
- Critical literature review and using secondary data
- Formulating research design and hypotheses development
- Sampling issues
- Qualitative research: Participation observation
- Qualitative research: Interview methods
- Qualitative research: Analysing qualitative data
- Quantitative research: Designing questionnaires
- Quantitative research: Analysing quantitative data
- Alternative research methods
- Business research methods: Closing perspectives
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-MMK-MAS-2021
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject provides an introduction to research. It explores alternative research paradigms and philosophies. It develops skills in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research for business problems. The subject will assist the
student to develop their critical thinking, decision making capabilities and skills in communicating solutions to business problems.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
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- Critical literature review (30%)
- Research proposal (40%)
- Collaborative group presentation (30%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.