ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Research Methods | ||
Code | MGTK759 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr MT Ellington Finance and Accounting M.Ellington@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 8 4 |
28 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 122 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Individual research proposal Reassessment Opportunity: new assignment with the same brief. Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes | 0 | 70 | ||||
Quantitative methods coursework Reassessment Opportunity: new assignment with the same brief. Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes | 0 | 30 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: Enable students to consolidate their knowledge of research in finance and investment management; Enable students to consider the nature of their research in the context of existing literature in order to frame the research questions and objectives; Develop students’ practical understanding of contemporary techniques to conduct research in aspects of finance and investment management; Provide students with a practical and conceptual understanding of the use of quantitative and qualitative techniques in finance and investment management; Enhance students’ overall research study skills; Provide students with the knowledge and skills required to evaluate, select and justify relevant methods in the context of the research objectives to ensure results and analysis are appropriate and robust. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LE1) Flexible and adaptable. |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate a systematic understanding of quantitative techniques, and a critical awareness of relevant issues in the area of current professional practice related to quantitative methods in finance. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to apply quantitative methods, together with a practical understanding of established, applied techniques of quantitative analysis as used to interpret knowledge and practice in uncertain environments. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate a conceptual understanding to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques and, where appropriate, propose new practices in complex scenarios. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the nature of research and the research process in both academic and more practical, applied management contexts. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to demonstrate awareness of the variety of available information sources and assess their utility in informing both academic and applied management research. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the distinction between primary and secondary information and develop a critical awareness of research methods and techniques relating to the collection and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to determine the appropriateness of a range of methods for data collection and data analysis to meet research objectives, thereby becoming an informed user of management information. |
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(LO8) Students will be able to evaluate, select and justify appropriate methods in a chosen area of study, in order to ensure that the evidence generated, its analysis and conclusions drawn are valid, reliable and ethical. |
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(LRE1) A problem solver. |
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(LRE2) Numerate. |
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(LRE3) Commercially aware. |
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(LRE4) Organised and able to work under pressure. |
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(LRE5) An excellent verbal and written communicator. |
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(LRE6) IT literate. |
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(LRE7) Internationally aware. |
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(LRE8) A lifelong learner. |
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(LRE9) Ethically aware. |
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(LRE10) A leader. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The module will be delivered over an 8-week period, primarily through a series of weekly e-lectures. These will be supported by individual online tasks such as formative assessments, media clips, video demonstrations of key software packages, and discussion boards. Discussion boards will be used to develop understanding and help students apply their learning. These will be moderated by the module instructor. Students will also be directed to key academic and practitioner readings to further develop their learning. Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: 16 hours Students will undertake 8 hours of synchronous activity over the 8 weeks in order to reflect on and appreciate the practical applications of the research methods this module covers, through discussion with their peers and the module instructor. This w ill take place through group and individual sessions which will be moderated by the module instructor. Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 8 hours Additionally, students will attend fortnightly e-seminars, where they develop their practical understanding of key concepts. E-seminars will be conducted via a discussion board led by the module instructor. Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: 4 hours Self-Directed Learning Hours: 122 hours |
Syllabus |
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The Need for Research, the Nature of Research, and the Role of the Researcher. Conducting a Literature Review and Framing the Research Questions/Objectives. Qualitative and Quantitative Research: Data Types and Collection Strategies. Qualitative Research Methods: Techniques in Finance & Investment Management Quantitative Research Methods I: Probability, Probability Distributions, and Descriptive Statistics. Quantitative Research Methods II: Sampling, Estimation, and Hypothesis Testing. Quantitative Research Methods III: Correlation, Regression, and Time-series. Writing up, Presenting, Analysis, and Outcomes of Research. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |