03-SEP-2205  Research Methodology and Project Management

Module details
Module Owner: Prof. Dr. Amar Iqbal Anwar; Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger; Dr. Alba Valenciano-Mané

Duration: 1

Number of electives: 0

Credits: 10,0

Start Semester: summer semester 2019

Aims:
? To learn the methods of social and economic research based on empirical approaches, as well as their suitability for enterprise related issues
? To gain confidence in the use of methods for processing and analysing data with SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
? To develop the ability to conceive autonomously a research project including the preparation of time schedules and questionnaires

Content:
In this preparatory module for the 3rd semester methodical and project related knowledge is taught by teaching basics of empirical social research, interview techniques, development of questionnaires and methods of statistical data analysis. It will familiarize students with setting up and using SPSS to conduct statistical analysis, introducing the methods of project planning and execution based on examples of project management. This will enable the students to prepare a scientific research concept and make the planning for the field research regarding contents, methodologies and time.
Bibliographical reference:
Tinsley, H. and S. D. Brown (2000): Handbook of Applied Multivariate Statistics and Mathematical Modeling. San Diego: Academic Press.
Ethridge, D. E. (2004): Research Methodology in Applied Economics, 2nd Edition. Chichester: Blackwell Publishing.
Field, A. (2009): Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. London: SAGE.
Hine, D. and D. Carson (2007): Innovative Methodologies in Enterprise Research. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Registration periods
Phase Block Register from | to End cancellation
Einschreibung Vorlesungszeit 18.02.2019 14:00 | 16.03.2019 00:00 15.06.2019 23:59
Courses
Number Name Mandatory Semester Credits  
03-SEP-2205.SE01 Methoden der Datensammlung und -analyse Yes 0,0  
03-SEP-2205.SE01 Data Analysis & Presentation   summer semester 2019  
03-SEP-2205.ÜB01 Projektmanagement Yes 0,0  
Requirements
Course/Final module requirements Requirements Compulsory pass Weighting
Final module requirements   research concept Yes 1
Final module exams
Exam Date Instructors Compulsory pass
1  research concept Time tbd Prof. Dr. Amar Iqbal Anwar; Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger; Dr. Alba Valenciano-Mané Yes
Module Owner
Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger
Prof. Dr. Amar Iqbal Anwar
Dr. Alba Valenciano-Mané