Philosophy of Science and Research Methods
Syllabus, Master's level, 2FE991
- Code
- 2FE991
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Business Studies A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 5 February 2020
- Responsible department
- Department of Business Studies
General provisions
The course is given in Master's Programme in Sustainable Management.
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. Proficiency in English.
Learning outcomes
Having completed the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Show an in-depth knowledge of methodology in business administration
- Be able to design and conduct an empirical/field study
- Understand the heterogeneity of research methods (such as focus groups, interviews, observation, surveys) and analyse different business research methods on the object of study
- Plan their own field research within the overall topic of the programme.
Content
The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within social science and treats key concepts in business and management research methods. The course gives students an in-depth knowledge of methods in business administration and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research. The course is based on lectures and seminars by active researchers. Students will get hands-on experience through individual and group tasks of conducting and writing research.
Instruction
The course consists of compulsory seminars, lectures and tutoring. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
The student will get one single grade, equivalent to 7.5 credits.
Your performance in the course will be evaluated on the basis on individual as well as group assignments. Class participation will be taken into account. The grade for the entire course is based on an assessment of all parts of the examination.
Grading criteria are presented in the study guide that applies to the course section. The following grades will be used: pass with distinction (VG), pass (G), and fail (U). Examinations handed in late will not be assessed except under special circumstances. Any remaining supplemental work must be completed and handed in by the deadline specified in the study guide. Otherwise the entire course (all examinations included) must be retaken during subsequent course sections.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the university's disability coordinator.
Uppsala University does not accept cheating or plagiarism. Suspected incidents of cheating or plagiarism are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, which may issue a formal warning to the student or suspend the student from studies for a certain period.
NOTE: Only completed courses can count toward a degree.
Other directives
The course overlaps among other Scientific Methods in Business Research 2FE861 and Scientific Methods in Business Research (Contract Education) 8FE861.