2025/2026 BA-BISHO3001U Business Research Methodology
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Business Research Methodology |
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Language | English |
Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Bachelor |
Duration | One Quarter |
Start time of the course | First Quarter, Autumn |
Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
Study board |
Study Board for Global Relations
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Last updated on 26/05/2025 |
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At the end of the course, the student must be
able to:
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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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Research-based teaching | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following
types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are
included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
Research-like activities
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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