Research Methodology in Business Administration B69

Module: 1 - V21

Name of module: Research Methodology in Business Administration B69

Course: Research Methodology in Business Administration B69

Course code(s): 2FE032

Syllabus(es): 2FE032

Homepage: www.cambro.umu.se

Maps: www.umu.se/english/about-umu/campus-maps

Lecturer: Galina Biedenbach

E-mail: galina.biedenbach@umu.se

Other: Textbook: Collis J., & Hussey, R. (2014). Business research: A practical guide for undergraduate & postgraduate students. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 978-0-230-30183-2.


Spring semester 2021 will start with teaching and examinations online without physical meetings. Any change in how the course will be delivered will be notified prior to the following course module. In order to participate in teaching and examination you will need access to a computer with internet connection and an updated version of Zoom (see instruction). Keep updated via Umeå University web page www.umu.se/covid-19/ and by providing updated contact information.

Day

Date

Time

Subject

Room

Lecturer

Note

WEEK 03

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-01-21

Time: 10-12

Subject: Lecture. Introduction. Understanding business research.

Room: Zoom

Lecturer: GB

Other: Ch. 1, 2, 13. + Thesis manual.

WEEK 04

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-01-28

Time: 08-12

Subject: Seminar 1. Critical examination of previous thesis.

Room: Zoom

Lecturer: GB

Other: Compulsory. See specific schedule for each seminar group in Cambro.

WEEK 05

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-02-04

Time: 10-12

Subject: Lecture. Business research strategies and designs. Research ethics.

Room: Zoom

Lecturer: GB

Other: Ch. 3-6.

WEEK 06

Day: Tuesday

Date: 2021-02-09

Time: -

Subject: Submit the research proposal by 15.00 to galina.biedenbach@umu.se

Room:

Lecturer:

Other:

Day: Wednesday

Date: 2021-02-10

Time: -

Subject: Submit the ppt presentation by 15.00 to galina.biedenbach@umu.se

Room:

Lecturer:

Other:

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-02-11

Time: 08-12

Subject: Seminar 2. Discussion of research proposals.

Room: Zoom

Lecturer: GB

Other: Compulsory. See specific schedule for each seminar group in Cambro.

WEEK 07

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-02-18

Time: 10-12

Subject: Lecture. Qualitative research.

Room: Zoom

Lecturer: GB

Other: Ch. 7-9.

Day: Friday

Date: 2021-02-19

Time: -

Subject: Tutoring (optional). Sign up on the course website.

Room:

Lecturer:

Other:

WEEK 08

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-02-25

Time: 10-12

Subject: Lecture. Quantitative research.

Room: Zoom

Lecturer: GB

Other: Ch. 10-12.

Day: Friday

Date: 2021-02-26

Time: -

Subject: Tutoring (optional). Sign up on the course website.

Room:

Lecturer:

Other:

WEEK 09

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-03-04

Time: 09-13

Subject: Written examination. Please NOTE! Obligatory registration must be done in Studentwebben not later than 10 days before exam. The exam registration opens when the course starts.

Room: Cambro

Lecturer:

Other:

WEEK 10

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-03-11

Time: -

Subject: Tutoring (optional). Sign up on the course website.

Room:

Lecturer:

Other:

WEEK 11

Day: Monday

Date: 2021-03-15

Time: -

Subject: Submit the group report by 15.00 to galina.biedenbach@umu.se and galina.biedenbach.umu@analys.urkund.se

Room:

Lecturer:

Other:

Day: Wednesday

Date: 2021-03-17

Time: -

Subject: Submit the opposition by 15.00 to galina.biedenbach@umu.se

Room:

Lecturer:

Other:

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-03-18

Time: 08-12

Subject: Seminar 3. Discussion of reports and opposition.

Room:

Lecturer:

Other: Compulsory. See specific schedule for each seminar group in Cambro.

WEEK 16

Day: Thursday

Date: 2021-04-22

Time: 14-18

Subject: Written re-exam. Please NOTE! Obligatory registration must be done in Studentwebben, not later than 10 days before re-exam. The registration opens after the first exam date has passed.

Room: Cambro

Lecturer:

Other: