Business Research Project

Course Description

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills, including producing a research question and carrying out independent research using appropriate research techniques. Learners will also analyse research findings, evaluate the research methodology used and present their research findings.

Course Objectives

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills, including producing a research question and carrying out independent research using appropriate research techniques. Learners will also analyse research findings, evaluate the research methodology used and present their research findings.

Key Topics

1. LO1: Be able to propose a research project in a business and management context.
2. LO2: Be able to prepare a research plan and conduct a literature review.
3. LO3: Be able to carry out research according to the chosen research specification.
4. LO4: Be able to evaluate research and present results and conclusion.

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Be able to propose a research project in a business and management context.
2. 1.1 Assess the factors that contribute to the process of research project selection.
3. 1.2 Formulate and record possible research project outlines and specifications.
4. 1.3 Develop research questions or hypothesis with rationale.
5. 1.4 Clarify resources efficiently for the research question or hypothesis.
6. 1.5 Create an agreed SMART timeframe for completion of the research.
7. LO2 Be able to prepare a research plan and conduct a literature review.
8. 2.1 Critically appraise literature relevant to the chosen research context.
9. 2.2 Evaluate research methodologies and provide a rationale for a chosen research methodology.
10. 2.3 Evaluate data collection methods and provide a rationale for chosen data collection methods.
11. 2.4 Produce a research proposal.
12. LO3 Be able to carry out research according to the chosen research specification.
13. 3.1 Carry out the proposed research investigation in accordance with the research specification.
14. 3.2 Collect and present relevant data as outlined by the research specification.
15. 3.3 Interpret and analyse the results in relation to the research specification.
16. LO4 Be able to evaluate research and present results and conclusion.
17. 4.1 Use appropriate research evaluation techniques to justify the validity of the research.
18. 4.2 Make recommendations, justifying areas for further consideration.
19. 4.3 Present the outcomes of the research to an audience using appropriate media.