SHE level 11 SCQF credit points 15 ECTS credit points 7.5 Module code MMN930229 Module Leader Bing Wu Berberich School Glasgow School for Business and Society Subject People and Organisations Trimester A (September start), B (January start), A (September start), B (January start), A (September start), B (January start), C (May start), A (September start), B (January start), C (May start), A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)
Summary of content The purpose of the module is to introduce students to research approaches to critical inquiry in their field of study and management their research project in timely fashion. The module provides requisite knowledge of research design across key areas and adopts a critical perspective in comparing and contrasting alternative research paradigms, adopting a reflexive approach to the underlying epistemological and ontological research questions so the students can comprehend and apply appropriate methodologies and methods. Further, the module also explores the possibilities of management consulting.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward • Introduction to research methods and use of digital resources
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward Discussion topics, lectures and exercises are designed for students to develop the necessary research techniques to conduct high quality independent research evident in the completion of a defined Masters’ level research topic or business investigation project. Students should identify a small scale business research project or a business consultancy project based on a contemporary issue relevant to their work-based learning environment. Guided by tutor-input and students should build a report as they progress through the syllabus towards data collection and analysis. This hands-on experience of the research process should provide students with the ability to reflect on practical implications of conducting an enquiry to generate evidence supporting a project in preparation for bigger projects. The module will use real world case studies in line with SfL. This module allows students to prepare for the research by adopting a disciplined, logical and systematic approach to investigating a business research or consultancy problem. The learning and teaching approach is driven by a focus on developing critical thinking skills and independent learning. It is informed by the research work of the research active module team to provide contemporary examples of comparative and good practice in research. Finalising this project, students actively practicing the GCU Common Good attributes, e.g. Integrity, Creativity, Responsibility and Confidence. Depends on their topic selection, students also incorporate Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) to their project, including SDG No.3 Good Health and Wellbeing, No 5 Gender Equality, No 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, No 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, No 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, No 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, No 13 Climate Action. GCU Learn based digital engagement should be extensively used to encourage communication between the students as they embark on their research journey and learn from each other's experiences.
Indicative reading arrow_forward Transferrable skills arrow_forward • Integrity
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 22 Tutorials 11 Practicals 0 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 77 Assessment 40 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work002 100 50 Summative Assessment – Individual Proposal 3000 words
