| Learning objectives |
At the end of the course, the student must be
able to:
- Describe and explain basic concepts from philosophy of science
such as, for instance, ’epistemology’, ’ontology’, ‘validity’ or
’falsification’.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of basic epistemological
assumptions underlying different core disciplines in business
economics such as ‘microeconomics’, ‘organization theory’,
‘accounting’, ‘strategy’, etc.
- Independently apply basic methodologies in such research,
including both selection and critical evaluation of secondary
sources and techniques or the collection of primary data.
- Critically evaluate the choice and implementation of research
methodologies in international business
research.
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| Examination |
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Business
Research Methodology:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance, see also the rules about
examination forms in the programme regulations. |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual oral exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
2-3 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 10 pages |
| Assignment type |
Synopsis |
| Release of assignment |
An assigned subject is released in
class |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Grading scale |
7-point grading scale |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and second internal
examiner |
| Exam period |
Autumn |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Re-examination when the regular
examination is failed is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based
upon the same group project.
Make-up examination when ill at the oral exam is a 20 minutes
individual oral exam based upon the same group project.
Make-up examination when ill during the writing of the project is a
20 minutes individual oral exam based on the new written project to
be handed in at a specified time and date.( if you are alone, the
max number of pages should be
20)
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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The course topic falls within methodology and philosophy of
science as it applies to business research and social science. The
learning objectives should be interpreted through this lens. The
course content is thus structured by (1) various positions from
philosophy of science (positivism, hermeneutics, critical
rationalism etc.) but with (2) the simultaneous aim of showing how
such epistemological positions apply to the study of core
disciplines in business economics such as microeconomics,
organization theory, strategy, finance and CSR.
The course teaching delivers (1) lectures on the theories and
concepts of such positions along and (2) training and group
exercises of the ability to apply and exemplify such methodological
concepts within a concrete practical or scientific context. This
also reflects what is ultimately expected of the student at the end
of the course: (a) theoretical and conceptual mastery of basic
concepts from philosophy of science along with (b) the ability to
apply such methodological concepts within the context of social
science, business economics and international shipping in
particular.
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| Description of the teaching methods |
| Lectures as well as group work. Note that the
course is highly intensive and delivered over the course of one
week. Mornings and afternoons will primary consist of lectures,
while 2-3 hours each day around midday will be devoted to group and
case work. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Feedback will be given in class for group
work. |
| Student workload |
| lecture |
36 hours |
| preparation |
164 hours |
| exam |
37 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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The course curriculum is published each year on CANVAS. The
course literature consists of two parts: (1) a textbook
introduction to philosophy of science and social science
methodology and (2) a collection of texts that contextualize
methodology/philosophy of science within business economics.
Expected course textbook: Andreas Beck Holm: “Philosophy of
Science: An Introduction for Future Knowledge Workers” (Copenhagen:
Samfundslitteratur, 2018).
The additional texts focused methodology of business economics
and international trade are made available through either CANVAS or
a small printed
compendium.
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