Course Catalogue

Management Research Methods MGT4018

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Adam Smith Business School
  • Credits: 15
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

The course develops critical awareness of the principles, methods and techniques of management research for Honours students in Management.

Timetable

10 x 1 hour lectures

4 x 2 hour tutorials

2 x 2 hour labs

Requirements of Entry

Entry to an Honours programme in Business and Management or a GPA of 12 in the level 2 courses listed below for students taking an Honours programme in another subject:

 

■ MGT2010 - Business Decision Analysis

■ MGT2011 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

■ MGT2012 - Services and Operations Management

■ MGT2014 - Entrepreneurship

Excluded Courses

MGT4090 - Introduction to Management Research Methods Online (exchange students)

Co-requisites


None

Assessment

1. Written assignment, including essay; Individual; 2500 words; 100%; ILOs 1-5.

Course Aims

This course aims to:

 

■ Develop critical awareness of the principles, methods, tools and techniques of management enquiry.

 

■ Enhance student skills regarding research design, research strategy and qualitative and quantitative methods.

 

■ Prepare students for independent management research.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of the course students will be able to:

 

1. Appraise current management research and scholarship.

 

2. Examine current literature to assist in developing a literature review on a selected management topic.

 

3. Critically evaluate principal research designs in management.

 

4. Recognise ethical issues in management research practice.

 

5. Describe the steps involved in the design and implementation of small independent research projects.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions