University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10

The aim of this module is to equip candidates with appropriate skills to conduct autonomous research. It is essential for the effective generation, collection analysis and interpretation of scientific knowledge.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand the process, methods and tools of conducting systems related research
  2. Plan, design, and implement a significant research project in an area of enterprise systems
  3. Formulate alternative research ideas and research questions
  4. Develop a literature review
  5. Develop a conceptual model
  6. Be familiar with alternative qualitative and qualitative research designs
  7. Design a data collection protocol
  8. Analyse and organise scientific data
  9. Synthesise, present and report research findings in an acceptable manner
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Real World Research" by Robson, C.
  2. "Research Methods for Business Students" by Saunders et al.
The above information outlines module ME520: "Research Methods" and is valid from 2019 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.