The course consists of two series of seminar and a few lectures. The practical seminars are obligatory. Assignments shall be handed in at the latest 15.00 the day before the seminar. The lectures will focus on traditions in scientific thinking, concepts and methods. Literature classes/seminars will treat different chapters from the book. Guest lecturers will be invited to the end of the literature classes, and treat different themes related to the course.
AI2141 Theory of Science and Business Research Methods 7.5 credits
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AI2141 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The overarching purpose with the course is to prepare the students for the writing of their master’s thesis, which they shall write the following semester. Thus, the aim of the course is to provide an overview of theories and methods in research, with emphasis on methods in the field of social sciences. The course will provide the students with the necessary practical skills to manage their master thesis work.
More specifically, after the course the students will be able to:
- Formulate a thesis proposal.
- Write a literature review.
- Defend their thesis proposals.
- Discuss someone else’s thesis proposal.
- Design a small-scale social science research project.
- Develop an outline for a dissertation.
- Analyze what method is the most suitable for certain research projects.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Advanced Issues in Real Estate and Financial Services (AI2140).
Recommended prerequisites
In addition to passing 75 % of the first year courses the students must have passed the course Advanced Issues in Real Estate and Financial Services
Equipment
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Literature
Ghauri, Pervez & Grǿnhaug, Kjell (2010) Research Methods in Business Studies, Pearson Education: London, UK (fourth edition).
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
- Thesis proposal (TEN1; 4,5 cr), A-F.
- Seminar assignments (INL1; 3 cr), pass/Fail.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved thesis proposals and seminar assignments.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
kursexp@abe.kth.se