Course GFÖ3GL

Social Science and Methods I

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 4, 2026

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.

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 13, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • 7.5 credits in business administration
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3PWR
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
12,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
12,000 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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