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AM521917 - Qualitative Research Methods

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment/Home examination/Oral
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 50/100 24 hours
Oral examination 15/100
Group assignment 35/100

Course content

  • The theoretical basis for qualitative research
  • Research design, rationale and example case studies
  • Data collection, observational studies, interviews, documentary research methods etc.
  • Data analysis and the use of software for qualitative analysis
  • Interpretation, validity, reliability and ethical considerations in qualitative research

Learning outcome

  1. Explain the principles of qualitative research
  2. Justify methodology and methods
  3. Critique qualitative research studies within the field of international business
  4. Design a qualitative research study within the field of international business
  5. Communicate research to a wider audience/readership

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, workshops, presentation of research articles and group projects. Lectures present and discuss different designs for qualitative research projects. Learners participate in discussions with each other and teachers/facilitators. Workshops give students the opportunity to explore and try out different methods for collecting data.

Further on evaluation

The exam comprises two assessments to be completed during the course that will contribute to the final grade, and one final home exam. Students must gain a pass in all obligatory assessments in order to be admitted to the final exam. If students miss or fail one or both of the graded assessments, these assessments must be retaken and passed in the autumn semester the following academic year, so that the student can be admitted to the final exam of that year. Students who wish to retake one or both of the graded assessments for the purpose of improving a passed grade can only do this in the autumn semester of the following academic year.

Required previous knowledge

The requirements for admittance to the study programme.

Course materials

A list of course material will be available at the beginning of the course.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of International Business

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment/Home examination/Oral

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Group assignment 35/100

Release
2024-11-06

Submission
2024-11-08


12:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Oral examination 15/100

2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27

09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Home examination 50/100

Release
2024-11-22

Submission
2024-11-25


12:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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