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Research methodology 884


 
Module code FBS 884
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module content

An overview of the research process to be followed and the outcomes required of postgraduate students; Foundational research skills for postgraduate students; What is research?; What is a research theory and how can I ensure that my study makes a clear theoretical contribution?; An overview of the structure of a research proposal; Identifying and evaluating possible research topics; Delineating the scope of a study; Writing a literature review; Choosing an appropriate inquiry strategy (research approach) for a study; Writing the research design and methods section of a research proposal.

Module credits 0.00
NQF Level 09
Prerequisites Admission to the relevant programme.
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Financial Management
Period of presentation Year

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