James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

BU5201:03

Research Methods

Townsville, Cairns

Inadmissable Subject Combination: BU2010

40 lectures. First and second semester.

Staff: Mr D Lemke, Dr J Campling, Dr A Lysons, Prof D Gardner.

Intermediate to advanced level study of contemporary qualitative and quantitative research methods in management, including various data collection, data analysis and data interpretation methods.

Learning Objectives:

  1. a thorough understanding and ability to use qualitative and quantitative theory, data collection and analysis techniques, leading to an advanced understanding of the relationship between theory generation and research.

Assessment to be advised by first week of lectures.