Scientific Methods in Business Research

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 2FE861

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
4 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. Also required is 90 credits in business studies. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. As all teaching takes place in English, very good language skills in English are a necessity to be able to partake in the course.

For incoming exchange students exceptions can be made from the requirement of 90 credits in business studies, provided that special reasons are considered to exist.

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Registration period
3 August 2026–24 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

Over centuries, scientific methods have been honed to solve a range of problems experienced by mankind, through empirical study and the development of theory. This course introduces you to scientific approaches in business studies. More specifically, it presents various perspectives on the philosophy of science and scientific methods and exposes you to a range of qualitative and quantitative methods to gain knowledge. The teaching format of the course is designed to be highly interactive and experience-based, with the support of lectures and seminars.

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