MWM023-Research Skills for Managers

Module Provider: International Business and Strategy
Number of credits: 5 [2.5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
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Current from: 2018/9

Email: p.m.scott@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module covers the main research methods relevant to business and management, together with all the steps involved in undertaking a research project, from definition of the research problem to writing up the findings.

Aims:
􀀕 To provide students with an understandings of the main research skills necessary to undertake an original piece of research at Masters of Business Administration level.
􀀕 To give students an awareness of the appropriate use of methodology, theory, data, literature reviews, and original research in a MBA dissertation or business project.
􀀕 To enable students to produce a piece of original research (applied or theoretical).

Assessable learning outcomes:
Students will develop an understanding of the research process and the main challenges encountered in undertaking a research project. Their skills with regard to organising and executing such a project will be enhanced. Skills regarding the collection and analysis of data, the surveying and synthesis of existing literature on a topic, the application of theoretical models to practical questions, and the preparation and production of substantial reports will also be improved. They will also be able to produce a structured research proposal.

Additional outcomes:
Students will also develop team working skills through completion of group work, as well as IT skills and presentations skills.

Outline content:
􀀕 The nature and practice of research
􀀕 The literature review process and the composition of a literature review
􀀕 The nature and role of methodology in management research
􀀕 The role and application of theory in management research
􀀕 Quantitative and qualitative data sources
􀀕 Data analysis and writing-up research findings

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module uses a blended-learning approach, incorporating self study, face-to-face workshop(s) and online tutor support. Key module content will be delivered in half-day (4-hour) workshops. These workshops comprise a mixture of content delivery, discussion in class and break-out into group sessions.

Summative assessment- Examinations:
N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1,000 word research project, for submission in week 36.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the standard University policy.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
Assignments: Pass / Fail

Reassessment arrangements:

Students who fail to pass this module will be reassessed by resubmission of the project/dissertation proposal. Date of resubmission to be advised by Programme Admin.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 9 May 2018