Code
MPYF RES 6431
Level
M2
Field
Recherche
Language
Français/French
ECTS Credits
2
Class hours
14
Total student load
40
Program Manager(s)
Department
- Management, Marketing et Stratégie
Educational team
Introduction to the module
Ce cours explore les différentes étapes du processus de recherche, depuis la formulation de la problématique jusqu'à la rédaction finale du mémoire. Les étudiants acquerront une compréhension approfondie des méthodes de collecte et d'analyse des données pertinentes pour leur sujet de recherche, ainsi que des compétences en rédaction académique et en présentation.
Ce module intègre les principes d’intégrité scientifique et de recherche responsable en sensibilisant aux enjeux éthiques de la collecte et du traitement des données (consentement éclairé, protection des participants, confidentialité), ainsi qu’aux bonnes pratiques de production et de diffusion des connaissances dans le respect des normes déontologiques. Les étudiants développent une approche critique qui articule rigueur méthodologique et questionnement sur l’impact sociétal de leurs travaux de recherche, en intégrant les dimensions environnementales, sociales et économiques du développement durable dans la formulation de leurs problématiques et l’interprétation de leurs résultats.
Learning goals/Programme objectives
- LG2 Having the ability to manage uncertainty and complexity with accuracy and rigor
- LG3 Having the foundations of responsible and sustainable management
Learning objectives/Intended learning outcomes
- 2.1 - Identify and analyze in depth problems, causes and impacts
- 2.2 - Explore solutions, decisions, and their relative and absolute impacts
- 2.3 - Identify optimal solution(s) and priorities toward implementation
- 3.1 - Understand and employ basic concepts, knowledge and theories related to the discipline
- 3.2 - Apply discipline knowledge appropriately and effectively
- 3.4 - Select and employ judiciously appropriate techniques and tools within the discipline
Rubrics
1- Connecter la pratique et la théorie
2- Démarche scientifique : processus, étapes clés d’un projet de recherche, méthodes de recherche
3- Connaissance des outils et des pratiques des sciences de gestion
1. Connecting theory and practice
2. Scientific approach: process, key steps in a research project, research methods
3. Knowledge of tools and practices in management sciences
Content : structure and schedule
1. Identify a topic and formulate a research question
2. Build a literature review
3. Establish hypotheses
4. Choose a methodology and analytical tools
5. Collect and analyze data
6. Discuss results and implications
7. Write an introduction and conclusion
8. Write the manuscript (structure, coherence, reference formatting)
9. Prepare the thesis defense
Sustainable Development Goals
Education de qualité (4)
Industrie, innovation et infrastructure (9)
Quality Education (Goal 4)
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (Goal 9)
Number of SDG's addressed among the 17
2
Learning delivery
Mixte
Pedagogical methods
1- Ateliers (problématisation, revue de la littérature, analyse qualitative, analyse quantitative, rédaction scientifique, pitch)
2- Coaching des participants autour des livrables qui doivent être rendus régulièrement
3- Application concrète dans le cadre de la thèse professionnelle
1- Workshops (problem definition, literature review, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, academic writing, pitching)
2- Ongoing coaching focused on deliverables which must be submitted regularly
3- Practical application through a professional thesis
Evaluation and grading system and catch up exams
Individual Presentations – 30%
Final Reflective Self-Assessment – 30%
Group Methodological Survival Guide – 30%
Express Methodological Improv – 10%
1. Individual Presentation (30%)
Each student must deliver at least one 10-minute individual oral presentation during the workshops. The presentation should focus on a specific methodological aspect of their project (e.g., research question, tool selection and development, learning discoveries, challenges encountered, etc.). Assessment criteria include clarity of the presentation, methodological relevance, and the ability to justify choices. If multiple presentations are given, an average score will be calculated.
2. Reflective Self-Assessment (30%)
Students write an individual reflective report explaining what they learned through the workshops, identifying methodological challenges, and analyzing how their approach evolved. This self-assessment emphasizes the ability to take a step back and reflect on one’s own learning process.
3. Group Methodological Survival Guide (30%)
Students work in teams to create a survival guide focused on a specific methodological theme. The guide includes practical sheets, checklists, common mistakes to avoid, and recommended best practices. The group presents their guide to the class during a session. Evaluation is based on the quality, relevance, and clarity of the guide, as well as teamwork skills.
4. Express Methodological Improv (10%)
A student performs at least one three-minute improvised performance during a workshop, in which they embody a character facing a methodological challenge. This improvisation draws on creativity, oral expression, and methodological understanding. The grade is assigned by the class, which votes for the most convincing performance. The instructor retains the right to adjust the final grade. This component values spontaneity, originality, and mastery of key concepts. When several performances are completed, the final mark corresponds to the average of all scores. This activity may be replaced by another of a similar nature, in consultation with the class.
The current academic regulations serve as the reference document.
If the final grade for a module is below 10 out of 20, a resit will be organized and will count for 100% of the final grade.
Any assignment submitted after the deadline will receive a grade of 0.
Grades may be adjusted individually based on participation, including unexcused lateness or absences, classroom behavior, etc., in the form of bonus or penalty points.
Punctuality and attendance are integral to the shared learning environment. They reflect respect for the instructors’ work, the group dynamic, the school’s standards, and the professional attitude expected of students.
Any unexcused absence for a half-day of class will result in a one-point deduction from the final grade of the relevant module. This penalty may also apply to any unexcused lateness. In cases of repeated lateness or absences, the number of points deducted may be increased to ensure the smooth running of the course.
Module Policies
The current academic regulations serve as the reference document.
Professor-Student Communication
● The professor will contact the students through their school email address (IMT-BS/TSP) and the Moodle portal. No communication via personal email addresses will take place. It is the student responsibility to regularly check their IMT-BS/TSP mailbox.
● Students can communicate with the professor by emailing him/her to his institutional address. If necessary, it is possible to meet the professor in his office or by videoconference by appointment.
Students with accommodation needs
If a student has a disability that will prevent from completing the described work or require any kind of accommodation, he may inform the program director (with supporting documents) as soon as possible. Also, students are encouraged to discuss it with the professor.
Class behavior
● Out of courtesy for the professor and classmates, all mobile phones, electronic games or other devices that generate sound should be turned off during class.
● Students should avoid disruptive and disrespectful behavior such as: arriving late, leaving early, careless behavior (e.g. sleeping, reading a non-course material, using vulgar language, over-speaking, eating, drinking, etc.). A warning may be given on the first infraction of these rules. Repeated violators will be penalized and may face expulsion from the class and/or other disciplinary proceedings.
● No delay is tolerated. Attendance will be declared on Moodle via a QR code provided by the teacher at each course start.
● Student should arrive on time for exams and other assessments. No one will be allowed to enter the classroom once the first person has finished the exam and left the room. There is absolutely no exception to this rule. No student can continue to take an exam once the time is up. No student may leave the room during an examination unless he / she has finished and handed over all the documents.
● In the case of remote learning, the student must keep his camera on unless instructed otherwise by the professor.
Honor code
IMT-BS is committed to a policy of honesty in the academic community. Conduct that compromises this policy may result in academic and / or disciplinary sanctions. Students must refrain from cheating, lying, plagiarizing and stealing. This includes completing your own original work and giving credit to any other person whose ideas and printed materials (including those from the Internet) are paraphrased or quoted directly. Any student who violates or helps another student violate academic behavior standards will be penalized according to IMT-BS rules.
Textbook Required and Suggested Readings
- Kalika et al. (2021), Le mémoire de master, Dunod.
- Bell, E., Bryman, A., & Harley, B. (2018). Business research methods. Oxford university press.
- Mark, S., Philip, L., & Adrian, T. (2016). Research methods for business students¸ 7th Edition, Pearson Education.
- Gavard-Perret M.L. et al. (2018), Méthodologie de la recherche en sciences de gestion, 3rd Edition, Pearson
Keywords
Recherche, Méthodologie, Mémoire, Rédaction, Quantitatif, Qualitatif, Mixte