Module Descriptor

04/11/2023, 15:51 Module Descriptor
BU7002 - Management Research Methods

1. Module Code BU7002 2. Module Title Management Research Methods
3. Module Level 7 4. Module Credit 20 CC 10 ECTS
5. Delivery Site(s) Queens Park Campus (Chester) and Laksamana College of Business (Brunei)
6. Available to / Restrictions None
7. Expected Student Learning Activity
200 hours, of which 8 taught sessions (24 hours), 4 support sessions (12 hours) and 1 Turnitin support session
(2 hours) are tutor contact time, and 162 hours are independent guided study and preparation.
Structured hours Placement Hours Independent Guided study
38 0 162
8. Attendance Guidance
It is expected that students will attend all lectures / seminars /tutorials to ensure effective learning and actively
engage with all directed and guided reading and preparatory activities for classes
9. Module Content
The nature, extent and purposes of management research

Management research paradigms
Reserch philosphies
Research strategies
Research designs, methods and approaches
Research quality standards: establishing validity, reliability and generalisability

Sampling and Research instrument design
Research ethics
Research Data Management: collection, organisation and analysis

Using software for data analysis (e.g., NVivo and SPSS)
Managing a dissertation research project
10. Aims
The aim of this module is to enable learners to:
Understand and critically evaluate the findings of management research

Design and implement a management research project using methodologies and methods appropriate to
research questions and objectives
Analyse and report management research findings meeting academic and practitioner needs
11. Methods of Learning and Teaching and Formative Assessment
Class sessions will include tutor presentations, individual exercises, group case study work, group problem-
solving work and extensive class discussions. All class materials will be available via Moodle.
Extensive reading of texts and journals will be required as befits the Master level module, and tutor guidance
and direction will be provided.
12. Learning Outcomes

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1. To understand the nature of management knowledge and research through an appreciation of various
research philosophical orientations
2. To identify and critically evaluate a range of research strategies and research designs
3. To understand and evaluate management research designs and methods for the chosen research project
4. To understand the ethical conduct of management research
13. Assessment and Reassessment Components and Weighting
13a. Assessment
Component Weighting % Learning outcome(s) Assessment category

assessed
1 Research Proposal (3,000 words) 100% 1, 2, 3 & 4 Coursework
13b. Reassessment
Wherever possible, reassessment for this module will take the original form, and in all cases will meet the
required learning outcomes. Where it is difficult to replicate the exact assessment (i.e. a group assessed piece
of work or presentation), a task that is equivalent or proportionate to the original, will be set.
14. Key References
Core Text:
Bell, E., Bryman, A., & Harley, B. (2019). Business research methods (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Denzin, N. K., Lincoln, Y. S., Giardina, M. D., & Cannella, G. S. (2023). The SAGE handbook of qualitative
research (Sixth). SAGE.
Gray, D. E. (2019). Doing research in the business world (2nd ed.). SAGE.
Saunders, M., Thornhill, A., & Lewis, P. (2019). Research methods for business students (8th ed.).
Pearson.
Additional Texts
Bell, J., & Waters, S. (2018). Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers (7th ed.).
Open University Press.
Denscombe, M. (2021). The good research guide: research methods for small-scale social research
projects (7th ed.). Open University Press.
Easterby-Smith, M., Jaspersen, L. J., Thorpe, R., & Valizade, D. (2021). Management and business
research (7th ed.). SAGE.
Punch, K. (2014). Introduction to social research: quantitative and qualitative approaches (3rd ed.).
SAGE.
Robson, C., & McCartan, K. (2016). Real world research: A resource for users of social research methods
in applied settings (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Silverman, D. (2022). Doing qualitative research (6th ed.). SAGE.
15. Module Leader
Dr Farid Ullah and Abdul Muqeem
16. Module Assessment Board
Postgraduate Module Assessment Board
17. Approved by
Faculty of Business Management BoS Sub-committee
18. Date of Approval
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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04/11/2023, 15:51 Module Descriptor

BU7002 - Management Research Methods

3. Module Level 7 4. Module Credit 20 CC 10 ECTS

6. Available to / Restrictions None

7. Expected Student Learning Activity

Structured hours Placement Hours Independent Guided study

The nature, extent and purposes of management research

Research quality standards: establishing validity, reliability and generalisability

Research Data Management: collection, organisation and analysis

Managing a dissertation research project

The aim of this module is to enable learners to:

Understand and critically evaluate the findings of management research

11. Methods of Learning and Teaching and Formative Assessment

12. Learning Outcomes

13. Assessment and Reassessment Components and Weighting

Component Weighting % Learning outcome(s) Assessment category

14. Key References

15. Module Leader

Dr Farid Ullah and Abdul Muqeem

16. Module Assessment Board

Postgraduate Module Assessment Board

Faculty of Business Management BoS Sub-committee

18. Date of Approval

Thu, 24 Jun 2021

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