Code
MGFE RES 4401
Level
M1
Field
Recherche
Language
Anglais/English
ECTS Credits
2
Class hours
12
Total student load
40
Program Manager(s)
Department
- Data analytics, Économie et Finances
Educational team
Introduction to the module
This course will provide the students the basic tools to conduct research in a rigorous way, starting from their opinion on gthe theme, toawrds more reflexive knowledge, through a series of confrontations with the academic literature (and a small scale field study). They will learn how to identify good research questions in the fields of their interest and select and classify the best resources to answer those questions. The class is focused on learning by doing. Students will work in teams with the support of the professor and design a plan for their thesis.
Learning objectives/Intended learning outcomes
- 2.1 - Develop a critical awareness of highly specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge, with a view to formulating innovative contributions to complex issues, in line with the strategic plan of organisations and with scientific
- 2.3 - Conduct a reflective and detached analysis that takes into account the challenges, issues and complexity of a request or situation in order to propose appropriate and/or innovative solutions in line with regulatory developments.
Sustainable Development Goals
ODD 4: Quality education
Ce cours permet le développement de l'esprit de recherche et critique et permet de penser le recours à la littérature économique et aux outils d'IA.
Number of SDG's addressed among the 17
1
Learning delivery
Mixte
Pedagogical methods
Over the course of the sessions, students will gradually develop, in groups of three, increasingly comprehensive and refined problem statements and literature reviews. Their work progresses with each session, and students are encouraged to reflect on their progress. This reflection begins with the participants' opinions. These are then compared with research from academic databases, then with the help of AI, then with empirical evidence, and finally with collective discussion. At the same time, contributions are presented on the use of observation, AI and images in research.
Evaluation and grading system and catch up exams
Continuous examination 75% (class work and homework) group of 3 students
Final exam 25% (in class exam) individual
Textbook Required and Suggested Readings
Silverman D. Qualitative research, Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 520 p.
Johnson, P and Duberley, J., 2000, Understanding Management Research: An Introduction to Epistemology, Thousand Oak, CA, Sage publications, 224 p.
Letiche, H., de Loo, I and Moriceau, JL, 2024, How do I conduct Ethnographic research, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 152 p.
Keywords
Resarch methods, literature review, Observation, scientific mindset