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BUSS7903: Qualitative Business Research Methods
2025 unit information
This unit is aimed at introducing Business School HDR students to a broad range of qualitative approaches to business research. Students discover the practical aspects of research design accompanying each of the approaches. Through this unit, students learn how to choose a qualitative method that is appropriate for a particular research enquiry, while keeping in mind the epistemological fit with the research question. The unit also helps students understand the implications of adopting qualitative research methods.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Business School |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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ECOF7903 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the general principles and methods of qualitative research, including the different genres and when and how to apply them
- LO2. understand and apply the best practices prescribed in the literature in relation to the collection and analysis of qualitative data
- LO3. identify a research gap within your majoring discipline that can be addressed by qualitative research, and design a qualitative study to fill the gap.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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