Course Catalogue

Introduction to Management Research Methods Online (exchange students) MGT4090

  • 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: No
  • Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: 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. The course was designed to meet the needs of exchange students and is delivered online.

Timetable

1 x 2 hour online Introductory lecture
9 x 2 hour online workshops

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

MGT4018 - Management Research Methods

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

1. Writing 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:

 

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