Course Syllabus - Business Research 1st Sem Ay 2017-2018

Republic of the Philippines
Taguig City University

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Gen. Santos Ave., Central Bicutan, Taguig City
Course Syllabus
BUSINESS RESEARCH
3 Units
1st Semester, A.Y. 2017-2018
COURSE CODE: FBA 201
SCHEDULE & ROOM: Saturday, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Room 201
PROFESSOR: Prof. Marlon B. Raquel, LPT, MBA
EMAIL ADDRESS: tfvcdbaa@gmail.com
REFERENCE BOOK: Any book in research and statistics
REQUIREMENT: Laptop or desktop with installed SPSS software
CLASS WEBSITE: http://www.tcumba.weebly.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course concerns an advanced level of understanding of principles and methods of business research. It
deals with the study of the planning, collection, and analysis of data relevant to business decision making
and communicating the results of this analysis to management. It further deals with the function which the
consumers, customers, and public to the management through information that is used to identify and
define business opportunities and problems; generate, refine, and evaluate business actions; monitor
business performance and improve understanding of management as a process.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This course enables the learners to prepare a research paper that can be presented in a local or international
conference and possibly get it published in a research journal.
At the end of the semester, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the nature and importance of business research;

2. Apply appropriate statistical tools and techniques in conducting research;
3. Produce a business research;
4. Present the research paper in a local and/or international conference.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
TENTATIVE DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS
August 19, 2017 Discussion of Syllabus None
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
August 26, 2017 The Nature of Research

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research None
Different Types of Research
Types of Variables
Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics
Chapter I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
September 2, 2017
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem Submit a RESEARCH TITLE.
Conceptual Framework
Theoretical Framework
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitation of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
AND STUDIES
Submit Chapter 1.
Foreign Literature
September 9, 2017 Local Literature
Foreign Studies
Local Studies
Synthesis
Seminar on Basic Guide in Using IBM SPSS.
Chapter III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Submit Chapter 2.
Research Design 1st SPSS Assignment

Population Frame and Sampling Size
September 16, 2017 Research Instrument 1. Set up a code book and data
Data Gathering Procedure file
Data Processing 2. Learn descriptive statistics
Statistical Treatment of Data 3. Learn how to do basic graphs
September 23, 2017 Chapter IV Submit Chapter 3 & Survey

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND Questionnaire.
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
October 7, 2017 Chapter V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, Submit revised Chapters 1-3.
CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS 2nd SPSS Assignment
1. Do cross-tabulations.
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2. Use chi-square.
DATA GATHERING STAGE 3rd SPSS assignment

October 14 & 21, 2017
1. Run Pearson correlations.
2. Do t-test and ANOVA.
October 28, 2017 DATA GATHERING STAGE

4th SPSS assignment
November 4, 2017 DATA GATHERING STAGE
1. Run regression analysis.
2. Run other statistical analyses.
Seminar on How To Write a Research Article in Submit draft of the research paper.
November 11, 2017 Journal Publications.
November 18 & 25,

2017 CONSULTATIONS None
December 2, 2017 Submit the revised and final research paper.

December 9, 2017 PRESENTATIONS OF RESEARCH PAPERS
December 16, 2017 PRESENTATIONS OF RESEARCH PAPERS
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Individual SPSS Outputs (20%): From time to time, I will give you assignments where you will
conduct short surveys. These surveys must be processed in SPSS software. These outputs must be printed
and submitted during the assigned sessions.
Chapters 1-3 (20%): Each group shall prepare the first three chapters of a typical research paper.
Group Research Paper (40%): Your research project is unique because you will collaborate with your
professor in this subject. The goal is to produce a research article that can be presented in a local or
international conference. Each group shall be composed of three students.
Attendance (20%) – As an MBA student, you are expected to demonstrate your knowledge in business
research. Likewise, this goal will not be fully utilized if your attendance is erratic. Being present in our class
sessions means having the opportunity to share your knowledge with your classmates.
Other reminders:
1. Attendance – Your attendance will be checked by affixing your signatures on the class card. Please do
not forget to sign. If you cannot attend the class, you have to inform me in advance.
2. Consultations – Please do not hesitate to approach me for questions and clarifications regarding course
requirements and other class matters.
3. Syllabus – This syllabus is subject to change. Dates are tentative but we shall strive to finish all course
topics covered, discuss the assigned readings, and accomplish all requirements within the semester.
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Republic of the Philippines

Taguig City University

COURSE CODE: FBA 201

SCHEDULE & ROOM: Saturday, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Room 201

PROFESSOR: Prof. Marlon B. Raquel, LPT, MBA

EMAIL ADDRESS: tfvcdbaa@gmail.com

REFERENCE BOOK: Any book in research and statistics

REQUIREMENT: Laptop or desktop with installed SPSS software

CLASS WEBSITE: http://www.tcumba.weebly.com

At the end of the semester, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the nature and importance of business research;

TENTATIVE DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS

August 19, 2017 Discussion of Syllabus None

August 26, 2017 The Nature of Research

Research Design 1st SPSS Assignment

September 23, 2017 Chapter IV Submit Chapter 3 & Survey

October 7, 2017 Chapter V

DATA GATHERING STAGE 3rd SPSS assignment

October 28, 2017 DATA GATHERING STAGE

November 18 & 25,

December 2, 2017 Submit the revised and final research paper.

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