BEW4000 Qualitative research methodology
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEW4000 Qualitative research methodology is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEW4000
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEW4000
No unit lists BEW4000 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3702 or B5003.
Overview
This unit aims to develop your understanding and application of qualitative research in addressing contemporary business issues. Specifically, this unit provides you with a grounding in qualitative research philosophy, design and methods. This unit explores topics such as: paradigmatic approaches to research; research design; negotiation of access to research sites/participants; researcher ethics; methods of qualitative data collection such as observation, interviews, focus groups and non-intrusive data collection; methods of data analysis; issues of qualitative research validity; and qualitative writing. The knowledge and skills gained from this unit will enable you to undertake an independent research project which involves qualitative inquiry.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the characteristics and usefulness of qualitative research
- 2
develop a sound research design that contributes to evidence-based insights relevant to contemporary business context
- 3
understand various matters related to the ethical conduct of qualitative research
- 4
differentiate between qualitative data collection methods and its use
- 5
analyse qualitative data using a number of different analytical techniques
- 6
develop an understanding of qualitative writing styles and reflection writing skills.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Juliana French
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEW4000?
BEW4000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEW4000 offered?
In 2023, BEW4000 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BEW4000?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEW4000 have an exam?
No. BEW4000 has 1 assessment task and no exam.