BE959-7-SP-CO:
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods: Empirical Explorations of the Contemporary Workplace
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2023/24
Essex Business School
Colchester Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Inactive
Monday 15 January 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
20
04 October 2018
Requisites for this module
BE965
BE951
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This module is designed to build on your knowledge and understanding of organizational research and to develop your skills in studying organizational phenomena using advanced qualitative research methods. A key part of your learning process on this module will be undertaking a small-scale research project involving the collection and analysis of data using a method or approach discussed on the module.
The aims of this module are:
1. To introduce students to a range of methods used to collect and
analyse qualitative data.
2. To equip students with the techniques, skills and confidence to
undertake qualitative organizational research.
3. To provide an in-depth, reflexive account of the ways in which
qualitative data is collected and analysed.
Students successfully completing this module should be able to:
1. Critically evaluate key techniques used in the collection and analysis
of qualitative data.
2. Demonstrate a considered understanding of advanced research
methods used in accounting and management research.
3. Undertake and reflect on a small-scale research project that
demonstrates a critical understanding of the empirical, analytical and ethical processes that are undertaken in organizational research.
No additional information available.
This module will be taught in 3-hour weekly sessions. Each session will consist of an interactive workshop-style environment that will provide a space for you to understand the theoretical material covered each week, and to develop practical skills in data collection and analysis. Due to the interactive nature of the sessions, it is vital that you undertake any recommended reading or other preparation prior to the session in order to gain as much as possible from the practical exercises.
Outside of the weekly sessions you are expected to spend time on private study undertaking guided reading and preparation for the sessions, as well as preparation of the coursework assignment.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Melissa Tyler, email: mjtyler@essex.ac.uk.
Professor Melissa Tyler
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 30 hours, 30 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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