This course deals with fundamental questions in social science research with a special focus on organizational and business aspects and focuses on approaches and methods for collecting empirical data/data in order to solve business economics problems. The course comprises four modules. The first module, Scientific Methods and Research Ethics, introduces basic concepts and principles of data collection as well as a scientific approach. The second module, Problematisation, focuses on justifying the choice of research approaches and methods for data collection based on independently formulated business economics problems. The third module, Operationalisation, focuses on the planning of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The fourth module, Applying Method, concentrates on applying the chosen method for data collection and on communicating the choice and application of research approaches and methods orally and in writing with an academic approach, critically, reflectively and with regard to research ethics principles.
Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.
Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity
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