Course code Ekon5045
Credit points 3
Science Methodology
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures10
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes14
Independent study hours57
Date of course confirmation27.09.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Economics and Finance
Course developer
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Vulfs Kozlinskis
Dr. habil. oec.
Course abstract
The purpose of the course is to enhance Master students’ knowledge about the role of research in the modern society, to introduce with general scientific and social science research methods. The key focus of the course is research in economics and business, as well as topics that foster Master students’ independent work, including qualitative Master thesis preparation.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge: about research methods the most used in socio-economic researches; about sources of information, business research; about main stages of research. Skills: to shape plan of research; to write theoretical part of master thesis; to choose the most appropriate ways for collecting and processing of information; to evaluate scientific papers. Competence: research work with support of supervisor.
Compulsory reading
1. Salkind N. Exploring Research. 7th ed. Pearson Education, 2008. 336 p.
2. Saukdeb M., Lewiss F., Thornhill A. Research methods for Business students. Pearson Education, 2007. 631 p.
3. Sekaran U. Research methods for business. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009. 468 p.
4. Zinātniskās darbības likums [tiešsaiste] [skatīts: 23.09.2011.] Pieejams: http://www.likumi.lv/doc.php?id=107337
Further reading
1. Aczel A.D., Sounderpandian J. Complete Business Statistics. Boston University University of Wisconsin–Parkside. 6th edition. 2006. 1056 p. (ISBN: 0070620164).
2. Collis J., Hussey R. Business Research. A Practical Guide for Undergraduate& Postgraduate Students. London, 2009, 376 p.
3. Fisher C. Researching and writing dissertation.2nd edition. Pearson Education, 2007. 369 p.