MNMGT582-22B (HAM)

Research Methods in Management Studies for Economics and Finance

15 Points

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Paper Description

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This 15 point module (half paper) considers methodology and research methods. It is designed for graduate students who are required to undertake research in economics or finance as part of their programme and/or for those who will carry out research in their professional careers.
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Paper Structure

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The paper is structured according to the Topics set out below. There will be a blended approach to teaching. This will be based on a combination of face-to-face teaching, and learning with material provided online.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • LO1. Evaluate general frameworks for and approaches to research
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  • LO2. Critically read and evaluate research articles; more specifically, they should be able to critically analyze the comparative strengths and weaknesses of different research strategies for a given research question
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  • LO3. Perform a comprehensive literature review of a chosen area of research
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  • LO4. Explain the research process and the literature, tools and techniques associated from library research through objective specification, topic analysis, hypothesis formulation, selection of the research strategies and design.
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Assessment

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The assessment for MNMGT582 comprises four components concerned with critically appraising published work, and setting out your research idea. Please do NOT do the assessments for MNMGT581.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Critical Review of Written Argument Structure
26 Aug 2022
5:00 PM
14
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Methodology Paper
12 Sep 2022
5:00 PM
28
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Research Idea Presentation
26 Sep 2022
3:00 PM
25
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Research Idea
31 Oct 2022
5:00 PM
33
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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The main text for the paper is:
Business Research Methods, Alan Bryman and Emma Bell, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2003/2007. (HD30.4 .B79 2007)

Any basic research methods text can substitute for this text. The intent is to have a reference for questions that might arise during the course or in the future. The paper will not follow the text per se, but it is anticipated that students will wish to consult it periodically now and throughout their research lives.

Also, two other texts are held in the university library and will be on course reserve. These books are:

Case Study Research: Design and Methods, R.K. Yin, Sage, London, 2009. (H62.Y56 2009)

Mail and Internet Surveys: The Tailored Design Method,Don A. Dillman, Wiley-Interscience, New York, 2000. (HN29.D55 2000)

In addition, several journal articles are prescribed reading for this paper. Links to these will be be supplied via Moodle.

The library reading list can found by clicking here.

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Recommended Readings

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Details of further recommended readings will be provided in Moodle
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Online Support

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On-line support will be provided via Moodle
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Workload

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For this paper, you might expect to spend around 150-200 hours in total during the semester.
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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: MNGT502

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