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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 13/04/2022 10:05:59
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Title of Module: Business Research |
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Code: BUSN09068 |
SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Karen
Gilmore |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module enables students to understand the role and value of research within business and management contexts. Students will develop an understanding of both the practical and academic value of research. Students will explore the entire range of the research process from research philosophy and strategy to methodology and key issues relating to the management and ethical conduct of research.
- Research philosophy
- Research strategy
- Research methodology
- Data analysis and presentation
- Ethical research
- Research impact
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
L1.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principal research methods and techniques used in a business environment
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Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical principles underpinning contemporary research processes
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Demonstrate an ability to critically reflect upon and present the results of primary research |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 9.
Critically understanding social science research philosophy as it relates to business and management
Critically understanding approaches to research design as they relate to business and management.
Critically understanding research methods including qualitative, quantitative and desk research.
Critically understanding the importance of research ethics. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 9.
Retrieving, gathering, interpreting and manipulating primary and secondary information from a variety of sources including electronic sources.
Preparing a research plan for a topic located in their subject discipline.
Assessing the ethical issues within research generally and also particularly within their own research topic. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Undertaking critical analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.
Collating and interpreting information from a variety of sources, including academic research publications |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Communicating effectively in speech and writing.
Using, interpreting and evaluating numerical, statistical and graphical data.
Using a range of IT applications to support and enhance work |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 9.
Exercising independence and initiative in preparing a research related assignment, while systematically identifying and addressing their own learning needs.
Being aware of ethical issues in research.
Working effectively, both individually and with others in groups, taking a leadership role where appropriate. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
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| Other: | Enrolment in the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme and completion of level 8. |
| Co-requisites | Module Code:
| Module Title:
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| Learning and Teaching |
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This module is delivered via Accelerated and Immersive Education (AIE) approach. The AIE is designed to digitally deliver teaching and learning in a mobile, immediate and interactive manner. It responds to the challenges of a digitally accelerating world by providing a versatile, student-centred and empowering educational experience that flexibly adapts to the field, industry and lifestyles of individual students.
Core educational content is hosted through a cloud-based virtual learning platform that allows staff to customise and digitally deliver content that is visual, vibrant and engaging. Through the integration of digital, social and transformational technologies student learning is a facilitated, convergent and immersive process being co-created between staff, students and their social networks. Therefore, the AIE is specifically designed to provide a collaborative, interactive and immersive educational experience for the modern 21st Century learner.
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Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 24 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 24 |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 36 |
| Independent Study | 116 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Saunders, M and Lewis, P and Thornhill, A. (2019) Research Methods for Business Students, Oxford: Prentice Hall
Bryman, A and Bell, E (2015), Business Research Methods, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Easterby-Smith, M., Thorpe, R. and Jackson, P., (2015), 'Management and Business Research', London: Sage
Details of further resources, including textbooks, journals and online resources will be identified at the beginning of each delivery in the module handbook and made available in the VLE
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Management, Organisations & People |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Management, Operations and People (MOP) |
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| Moderator | Dr Robert Crammond |
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| External Examiner | G Cantafio |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1.02 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Assignment |
| Assignment |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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In accordance with the University’s proposed Single Equality Scheme every effort will be made to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the school.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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