GRA 6278 Research Methodology in Accounting and Business Control
GRA 6278 Research Methodology in Accounting and Business Control
This course is an introductory course for students who will write the master’s thesis as a part of the MSc in Business with major in Accounting and Business Control. It provides the initial training to identify and produce quality research that can contribute to the economy and society.
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
- Understand how to write a research proposal
- Understand some of the most relevant methodologies and data sources
- Write a proper literature review
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
- Plan and conduct research
- Decide which methodology is more appropriate for their research
- Understand the limitations of their chosen methodology
- Find reliable data to answer research questions and test hypotheses
- Understand strategies of information harvesting, including search techniques and critical evaluation of sources
- To understand the research process
- To understand how the research design and methodology influence and are influenced by the theme of interest.
- To conduct research at the MSc level and critically evaluate the research process.
- Philosophy of science
- The research process
- Formulating problems to be addressed
- Research designs
- Problems relating to research ethics
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Advice on writing the master thesis
- Literature search and evaluation of sources
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Revision of general accounting research topics such as accounting transparency, information disclosure, financial reporting quality, earnings management, and corporate social responsibility.
The course has two components: A synchronous part and an asynchronous part. The first part is in-class lectures, and the second part includes STATA videos and voluntary assignments. After each chapter, students will have a voluntary problem set. Feedback will be provided if the problem set is submitted (by email, hard copy, or during office hours). Class participation is encouraged, and a discussion forum is set in itslearning to debate the topics covered weekly.
With the finalization of the sessions, there will be an online meeting in preparation for the exam (day and time to be agreed).
Continuous assessment will no longer exist as an examination form from autumn 2023. For questions regarding previous results, contact InfoHub.
It is the student’s own responsibility to obtain any information provided in class.
All courses in the Masters programme will assume that students have fulfilled the admission requirements for the programme. In addition, courses in second, third and/or fourth semester can have specific prerequisites and will assume that students have followed normal study progression. For double degree and exchange students, please note that equivalent courses are accepted.
Disclaimer
Deviations in teaching and exams may occur if external conditions or unforeseen events call for this.
| Assessments |
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Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Grouping: Group/Individual (2 - 4) Duration: 1 Week(s) Comment: Library assignment Exam code: GRA 62784 Grading scale: Pass/fail Resit: Examination when next scheduled course |
Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Weight: 30 Grouping: Group (2 - 4) Duration: 1 Month(s) Comment: Hand-in (STATA) Exam code: GRA 62785 Grading scale: ECTS Resit: Examination when next scheduled course |
Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Structured test Invigilation Weight: 70 Grouping: Individual Support materials:
Duration: 3 Hour(s) Comment: Written examination (structured test) under supervision Exam code: GRA 62786 Grading scale: ECTS Resit: Examination when next scheduled course |
All exams must be passed to get a grade in this course.
| Activity | Duration | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Teaching | 36 Hour(s) | |
Group work / Assignments | 24 Hour(s) | |
Digital resources
| 12 Hour(s) | |
Feedback activities and counselling | 8 Hour(s) | |
Student's own work with learning resources | 40 Hour(s) | |
Examination | 30 Hour(s) | |
Prepare for teaching | 10 Hour(s) |
A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 6 ECTS credits corresponds to a workload of at least 160 hours.