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040029 VO Research Methods in International Business (MA) (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Moodle

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Details

max. 999 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 27.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 03.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 11.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 18.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 25.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 02.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 09.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 13.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 20.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The main objective of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of international business research methods. The course flow is structured in order to follow the steps of the research process. In this respect, we will cover types of research design and techniques of data collection. Particularly, topics covered will include problem definition, research design (exploratory, descriptive and causal), data collection methods and sampling schemes. A particular emphasis will be given to quantitative methodologies (e.g. correlational and experimental research). An international business agenda will be present throughout the whole course, as issues faced by researchers when conducting international business research will be pointed out.

By the end of the course students will be able to:
• Understand what international business research is, how, why and when it is useful
• Acknowledge different research designs and data collection methods
• Design and conduct international business research projects
• Evaluate and interpret international business research designed by outside providers
• Recognize business research challenges in an international context

Assessment and permitted materials

• Students’ performance in the course is assessed through a comprehensive, final exam consisting of multiple-choice questions (single-choice and true-false questions).
• Students can take the exam for maximum 3 times. Additional registration for any exam taken is mandatory.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

88% - 100% | 1
75% - 87% | 2
63% - 74% | 3
50% - 62% | 4

Examination topics

textbook & course slides

Reading list

Recommended Textbooks:
Bougie, R., & Sekaran, U. (2020). Research Methods for Business – A Skill Building Approach. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
Cooper, D. & Schindler, S. (2003). Business Research Methods, 8th ed., McGraw-Hill.

Additional readings will become available (on Moodle) during the lectures.

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