There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

The module has been designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, and skills as an independent business consultant and produce a business report for a chosen business problem.The module comprises of a seminar series that help students to gain necessary research skills to conduct an independent business research. Topics include:Seminar 1: Research Process and Planning Seminar 2: Research problem identification and developing a design Seminar 3: Business Research Proposal development Seminar 4: How to do a Literature Review Seminar 5: Data, Data Collection and Sampling Seminar 6: Qualitative Research and Data analysis Methods Seminar 7: Quantitative Data analysis Methods Seminar 8: Writing, Communicating and Reporting Research

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify and explain the main components of a business proposal.

LO2: Identify the sources of literature and methods for a literature review for a business problem of choice.

LO3: Present the steps involved in a business research and propose suitable analytical techniques, evaluating strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

LO4: Critically analyse data and communicate research findings verbally and in writing.

LO5: Reflect on the process of learning research skills and appreciate them in the business practice and profession.