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2025/2026  KAN-CSDEO1010U  Research Methods

English Title
Research Methods

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Quarter
Start time of the course Second Quarter
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Markets & Innovation
Programme Master of Social Sciences in Organizational Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Strategic Design and Entrepreneurship)
Course coordinator
  • Jean-Etienne Joullié - Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL)
Main academic disciplines
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Information technology
  • Methodology and philosophy of science
Teaching methods
  • Blended learning
Last updated on 02-07-2025

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Learning objectives
  • Incorporate ethics and fundamental principles of scientific research into a research project to build entrepreneurial knowledge that is related to challenges in society.
  • Demonstrate solid understanding of principles and purposes of quantitative, qualitative and computational methods for investigating entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Apply good practices and competencies to plan, design and carry out qualitative research, including critical reflections upon collection, use and analysis of data.
  • Perform individually and collaboratively data analysis using various approaches and present the results effectively to audiences with diverse backgrounds.
Course prerequisites
Students are expected to be present during the lessons.
Prerequisites for registering for the exam (activities during the teaching period)
Number of compulsory activities which must be approved (see section 13 of the Programme Regulations): 1
Compulsory home assignments
Number of compulsory activities which must be approved (see section 13 of the Programme Regulations): 1
Compulsory group assignments
There will be a mandatory group assignment based on a course project. The assignment is graded approved/not approved by one examiner. A passing grade (pass/fail) on this assignment is a prerequisite for participating in the regular exam.

Please note that if a student does not hand in the mandatory assignment, there will be no further tries and the student will not have access to the ordinary exam. Nevertheless, if the mandatory assignment is submitted but not approved, or if the student is ill (documented), he or she will have a second try before the ordinary exam.
In such cases, the instructor will provide specific requirements.
Examination
Research Methods:
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 Oral group exam based on written group product
Number of people in the group 2-3
Size of written product Max. 20 pages
Assignment type Project
Release of assignment An assigned subject is released in class
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
15 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 Winter
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Description of the exam procedure

To participate to 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 rules about examination forms in the programme regulations).
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

This course seeks to help students develop a basic background and empirical skills to investigate entrepreneurial problems and opportunities that address challenges in society. It explores the ethics and fundamental principles of scientific investigation that underpin research in strategic design and entrepreneurship (SDE).

 

Students will acquire basic skills in quantitative, qualitative and computational methods and will learn how to collect, reflect upon and analyze data for qualitative research on entrepreneurial insights and ideas. They will also develop skills in quantitative data analysis. In addition, students will learn to present and communicate effectively research findings to people from diverse backgrounds.

 

The course combines lectures, exercises, and online learning materials to help the students learn about different methods and identify and employ appropriate methods to address research questions and associated practical problems. The students will reflectively assess their research practices, data collection and data management in terms of practical and ethical considerations. By way of exercises, students will have inidividual and collaborative hands-on experience in conducting SDE-related research projects.

 

Students will be introduced to digital tools for data management, statistical analysis and data visualization. Online learning materials will be provided for honing the practical skills that students will use in future research projects. 
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
  • Classic and basic theory
  • Teacher’s own research
Research-like activities
  • Development of research questions
  • Data collection
  • Analysis
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
  • Activities that contribute to new or existing research projects
Description of the teaching methods
The course consists in lectures and exercises and combines in-class and online teaching. Students develop a final project throughout the course and are tasked with assignments that help them assess their own understanding of methodological approaches and skills. Teaching will include demonstrations and developmental feedback on assignments and final projects.
Feedback during the teaching period
Collective, peer-to-peer and individual feedback will be provided for exercises and assignments. Students will also receive continuous feedback on their projects throughout the course. The instructor remains available, during office hours, to discuss students' learning progress.
Student workload
Attending class 33 hours
Exam 26 hours
Preparation (incl. assignments) 147 hours
In total 206 206 hours
Expected literature

Will be posted on Canvas.
Last updated on 02-07-2025