Philosophy of Science and Research Methods

7.5 credits

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, 9 February 2022
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,
  • 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 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 related to research methods within business studies and sustainability. The course gives students an in-depth knowledge of methods and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research within the field of business studies and sustainability. 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.

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