| Learning objectives |
- Identify and discuss different approaches to what constitutes
‘good’ research in organization and business studies with specific
reference to entrepreneurship.
- Apply and evaluate the theoretical concepts associated with
entrepreneurship theory introduced in class.
- Explore and resolve the tensions involved in applying academic
theories to practical experience.
- Apply and experiment with qualitative methods to inquire after
an entrepreneurial form.
- Reflect on working with one another through empirical study and
the use of theoretical concepts.
- Discuss and analyze empirical findings with concepts in ways
that address the problems and passions of those engaged in creating
new organizational forms.
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| Examination |
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Making Social
Science Matter:
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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 |
Oral group exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
2-5 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 25 pages |
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In groups with 2 students max. 15 pages, 3
students max. 20 pages, 4-5 students max. 25 pages |
| Assignment type |
Project |
| Release of assignment |
Subject chosen by students themselves, see
guidelines if any |
| 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 external examiner |
| Exam period |
Summer |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
If a student is ill during the
regular oral exam, he/she will be able to re-use the project at the
make-up exam. If a student is ill during the writing of the project
and did not contribute to the project, the make-up exam can be
written individually or in groups (provided that other students are
taking the make-up/re-exam). If the student did not pass the
regular exam, he/she must make a new revised project (confer advice
from the examiner) and hand it in on a new deadline specified by
the secretariat
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Description of the exam
procedure
Duration of oral exam:
2 persons group: 30 min
3 persons group: 45 min
4-5 persons group: 60
min
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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Course content and structure
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In this course, students will be introduced to a range of
research methods that can be used to research phenomena related to
entrepreneurship and innovation in organisations.
We will focus on the case-study research approach. Case-studies
are generally used to generate in-depth and multi-faceted
understanding of complex phenomena in their real-life context.
Students are introduced to research methods, both qualitative
and quantitative, that are commonly used in case-study research,
including interviews, participant-observation, document analysis,
t-tests, and factor analysis.
To learn about case-study research, we will discuss seminal
pieces of research and students will carry out their own research
projects in groups – from conception of research questions, and
work with literature, to collection and analysis of data, and
writeup of the research findings. The research report will be the
basis of the oral exam.
Throughout the course, we will reflect on a few themes,
including:
- What constitutes good and relevant research (the “so-what”
question)
- The tensions between academic theory and practical
experience
- How to make empirical research matter to those engaged in
creating new organisations
The methods and frameworks discussed reflect the entrepreneurial
and creative nature of the OIE programme.
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| Research-based teaching |
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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
- Methodology
- Models
Research-like activities
- Development of research questions
- Data collection
- Analysis
- Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
- Activities that contribute to new or existing research
projects
- Students conduct independent research-like activities under
supervision
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| Description of the teaching methods |
The teaching and learning strategy of the module
is based around providing students with the basic knowledge and
skills necessary to conduct research in business and management
settings, with specific emphasis on entrepreneurship and
innovation. Sessions will involve discussions, studio work and
lectures pertaining to key aspects of business and management as a
social science and its broader relationship to the humanities. The
combined use of theoretical and practical sessions will contribute
to preparing students to conduct research in business and
management settings.
Emphasis will be given to researching entrepreneurial phenomena, so
learning hands on how research can engage productively with the
field. Case method research methods will feature
prominently. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
Presentations of assignments during the course.
Feedback from both teacher and other student groups. This fosters a
sense of collaborative endeavour in inquiry and delivering
knowledge. It also allows students to develop critical skills in
considering, summarising and presenting what they consider key or
critical in the knowledge they have produced.
Written feedback via email. The teacher provides feedback in the
form of responses to specific questions reagrding the assignments.
Online meetings can also be booked to discuss specific points
arising in the writing up of the report.
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| Student workload |
| Course activities (including preparation) |
156 hours |
| Exam (including exam preparation) |
50 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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Creswell, J. W. (2003). Research Design: Qualitative,
Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (2nd ed.). SAGE
Publications Ltd.
Field, Andy (2017) Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS
Statistics, Sage Edge
Kvale, S. (1997). Interview: En introdukton til det
kvalitative forskningsinterview. Hans Reitzels Forlag.
This is a preliminary literature list.
A full list of the course literature will be available in
Canvas
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