Business Administration Ma, Qualitative methods, 7,5 Credits

Aim

The purpose of the course is to develope the skill of the students to formulate and study qualitative research problems in the business sector. This includes the ability to:
- present the premises behind qualitative methods
- understand and apply different methods of qualitative analyses
- identify and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative methods
- develop a qualitative research design for a selected research problem.

Course objectives

After passing the course, the student shall be able to:
- present the premises behind qualitative methods in relation to quantitative methods.
- identify an discuss the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative methods
- develop a qualitative research design for a selected research problem.

Content

The course is focusing on the qualitative research process, with an emphasis on the relationship between research problems and methodological choices. Different data gathering and analysis topics are described and discussed with an emphasis on their relevance for Business Administrative oriented research questions. The use of knowledge within qualitative research is addressed, and a critical comparison is made of how the qualitative method has been applied in different studies.

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor (180 Credits) with 90 Credits in Business Administration or corresponding education.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The training is conducted as lectures, seminars and tutoring. The language used in the training is English. Attending the seminars is compulsory.
Limitations: Teaching and support from responsible teacher is offered only during the course period for which the student is admitted to.

Examination form

1110: Written Exam, 3.8 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

1120: Assignment 1, 1.9 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

1130: Assignment 2, 1.8 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

The examination is made through written test and course papers.

Link to subject-specific criteria for marks www.miun.se/betygskriterier

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.