AU kursuskatalog arkiv

G TSM1 Theory of Science and Methodology 1 ( forår 2011 - 5 ECTS )

Rammer for udbud

• Uddannelsessprog: engelsk
• Niveau: Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration (HAim)
• Semester/kvarter: 2 nd semester
• Timer per uge: Lectures: 2 lessons per week in 12 weels. Exercises: 2 tutorials for 4 weeks.
• Deltagerbegrænsning: -
• Undervisningssted: Herning
• Hovedområde: Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultet
• Udbud ID: 29249

Formål

The objective of the course:

To provide the students with a basic understanding of how to deal with business economics problems from various perspectives influencing the final solution - and the importance of theory of science as well as the methodological approaches in this connection. In addition, the objective is to give the students an understanding and a capability of collecting and analysing data based on a qualitative approach to the solution of business economics problems.

Course background:

Theory of science basically refers to the reflection of science on producing valid knowledge while methodology covers the systematic effort to produce valid knowledge. All scientific methods are based on a number of scientific prerequisites.

It is essential that economics students are given a strong basis in order to be able to accumulate knowledge for the solution of business economics problems. It is equally important that the students are able to assess the quality and value of the information to which they are presented in their professional lives. This requires the students to be capable of assessing the examiner's methodological approach as well as the prerequisites and presumptions under which a study has been carried out, including which limitations this causes in relation to the accumulated knowledge.

Furthermore, it is important that the students are provided with a more thorough analytical and user-oriented insight into the qualitative methods which business economists use to solve business economics problems. Thus, the course also focuses on the qualitative knowledge process.

The course has a natural link to other courses focusing on formulating a problem, generating data as well as analysing and interpreting these data, i.e. creating knowledge within the business economics subjects. The course is also relevant in connection with seminar tasks and the bachelor project.

Indhold

THE CENTRAL ISSUES OF THE COURSE:

The course consists of the following main subjects:

• 1. An introduction to theory of science and methodology, including an introduction to the theory of science and its use, scientific paradigms, the existence and meaning of business cultures as well as methodological approaches. In addition, an introduction to formal requirements for seminars, projects, etc., including requirements for problem statements, curricula, etc.
• 2. An introduction to qualitative methodology, including formulation of business economics problems, qualitative research designs, qualitative data collection techniques, qualitative data analysis techniques as well as quality and validity criteria for assessment of different types of knowledge.

Anchoring of AU-IBT's strategic values: Close interaction with the business community:

In the course, the student will be presented to a general real-life case. Company visits and guest lectures by key figures in the company will form a natural part of the case. The case provides the students with an excellent opportunity to put theory into practise, thus the course will be application-oriented.

Faglige forudsætninger

None

Underviser

Christina Uldum et. al.

Undervisnings- og arbejdsform

Lectures and exercises supplemented with case work.

Litteratur

Will be decided later on

Studieordning og bedømmelse

HA international management

• Hj.opg. + mdt. grp., bedømt efter 7-skala med ekstern censur