BUSN8018 Qualitative Research Methods
| Offered By | School of Accounting & Business Info Systems |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Business |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Qualitative research methods are growing in importance in research in business disciplines. Scholars and practitioners are utilising qualitative research methods to build theory, improve existing practices, and to undertake policy changes. This course introduces postgraduate research students to a broad range of qualitative research strategies and methods. Such knowledge is crucial for those students undertaking qualitative research projects. The learning objective are (1) to help students understand the threshold concepts necessary to produce high quality research (2) to develop the skills and capabilities in the planning and execution of a qualitative research and (3) to develop the reflective ability to understand and critique the notion of good research. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
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| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload |
3 contact hours per week. This course assumes at least 7 hours of private study by enrolled students. Students who have permission to audit the course are also expected to fully take part in the course, to read all required readings, participate in discussions and attend all workshops. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Commerce |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website |
| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website |
| Programs | Master of Commerce and Master of Commerce |
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| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8018 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
