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Research Methods - MAN00086M

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  • Department: The York Management School
  • Credit value: 15 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23

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Co-requisite modules

  • None

Prohibited combinations

  • None

Additional information

Teaching cycle for this module: Online, distance learning, delivered on carousel approximately once twice per annum

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Online Teaching Period 3 2022-23

Module aims

This module aims to introduce a range of possible approaches to applied business research, understanding that both qualitative and quantitative approaches are needed in order to be able to critically evaluate management practice. It is also relevant to you as students on the online Masters programme with the requirement to fulfil an independent research project, as the module will introduce you to the process and outcomes of good quality academic research.

Module learning outcomes

To enable students to critically explore and be able to:

  • Discuss the underlying philosophies, theoretical principles, methods and techniques applicable to research in business and management
  • Explain the key characteristics of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research in business and management studies
  • Recognise how to craft research questions/hypotheses appropriate to an area of research interest
  • Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses different approaches to research in business and management
  • Recommend ethical, legal and safety considerations when conducting business/management research
  • Propose relevant research methodologies and methods to specific business/management problems

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Module feedback

Feedback will be provided in accordance with the York Online Programme Handbook.

Indicative reading

Bryman, A., Bell, E. and Harley, B. (2018) Business Research Methods. Fifth edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Cameron, S. and Price, D., 2009. Business research methods: a practical approach. Kogan Page Publishers.

Cresswell, J.W. & Cresswell, J.D. (2018) Research Design: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. 5th Edition. Sage Publishing.

Saunders, M.L. and Lewis, P., 2009. P. and Thornhill, A.(2009). Research methods for business students, 4.


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