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 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written20%
- Artefact20%
- Project40%
- Presentation20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain key philosophical perspectives that underpin qualitative methodologies in business research
- 2
assess and compare different qualitative data collection methods and their use
- 3
design and conduct a qualitative research project ethically
- 4
apply qualitative and reflective writing skills to communicate research insights effectively.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
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 2026, 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 4 assessment tasks and no exam.