| Course Unit Title | RESEARCH METHODS |
| Course Unit Code | MBA510 |
| Course Unit Details | MBA Business Administration (MBA) (Postgraduate Assignment Modules) - |
| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 |
| | Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:- The course acts as a preparatory course for the Master thesis.
- Explain the various research methodologies and the structure and content expected in a research project (including formulation of hypothesis and interpretation of results)
- Use financial databases manage large data sets and the use of econometric software.
- Undertake readings in various fields of business.
- Discuss or/and replicate some of the results of papers and read in class.
- Prepare a final research proposal on a particular area which could act as a preparation for their Master Thesis.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
| Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE |
| Recommended optional program components | The course will be heavily based the methodologies and results of recent research articles. |
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| Recommended and/or required reading: |
| Textbooks | - Ethridge, D.E. (2004). Research Methodology in Applied Economics, Wiley-Blackwell
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| Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The course utilizes face-to-face lectures and analyses. |
| Assessment methods and criteria | | Readings | 40% | | Research proposal | 60% |
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| Language of instruction | English |
| Work placement(s) | NO |
