ANU - STUDYAT - Qualitative Research Methods

BUSN8018 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By:	School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career:	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject:	Business
Offered in:	First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010
Unit Value:	6 units
Course Description:	This course provides an introduction to the qualitative research paradigm, issues of ontology, epistemology and methodology, research design using qualitative research methods, and theory building and theory testing. It focuses on several selected research approaches that will prepare students to undertake sound qualitative research. Key topics include qualitative research paradigm assumptions, qualitative research genres, research planning, ethical issues, interview method, participant observation, conduct of focus groups, case study method, the critical incident technique, analysing and interpreting data, text-analysis software, and writing and publishing qualitative research. The semester offering for this course is subject to confirmation by the relevant school. Please see the Master of Commerce and Master of Accounting Program Coordinator for further information.
Learning Outcomes:	On completion of this course, students should be able to: identify ‘ways of knowing' appropriate to business research identify the place of theory building and theory testing address the formulation of research question(s) and suggest a qualitative research method for addressing this question understand the principles of research design, sampling, and ethical issues in a qualitative research context appreciate qualitative methods and techniques such as interviewing, content analysis, observational notes,document analysis, participant observation, focus groups, and critical incident techniques explain the principles of case study, action research, ethnography, phenomenology, and grounded theory methods comprehend the role of computers in data management and analysis write a qualitative research proposal plan and execute a qualitative research project publish the outcomes of a qualitative research project
Indicative Assessment:	Presentations 10% Literature Review/Analysis (1,500 words) 30% Methods Review (4,000 words) 60%
Workload:	3 contact hours per week. This course assumes a high degree 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: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8018
Preliminary Reading:	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8018
Indicative Reading List:	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8018
Programs:	Master of Commerce
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Academic Contact:	See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8018

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