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

The module aims to develop a deeper understanding of particular qualitative approaches building the skills required to implement them. It will also consider the contribution of qualitative methods to business and management research.

This module will also provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to design and conduct qualitative methods of data collection and analysis in business and management contexts. Building on the Research Philosophy module, this module will revisit methodological (ontology and epistemology) considerations and other issues specific to conducting research in business and management contexts.

LO1: Understand the principles, applications and implications of qualitative research methods, with specific reference to: preparation; design; data collection; analysis; interpretation and reflection

LO2: Critically analyse the methodological foundations of various advanced qualitative methods

LO3: Develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the strengths and limitations of qualitative methods