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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 Qualitative Research Methods in Business and Management
Code ULMR601
Coordinator Dr TVM Koljonen
Work, Organisation and Management
Tomi.Koljonen@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2025-26 Level 8 FHEQ First Semester 20

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 12

         12

 24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 176
TOTAL HOURS 200

Assessment
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 Report Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes  0    100       

Aims

This module aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in qualitative approaches in business and management research.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to critically evaluate key methodologies and methods associated with qualitative research approaches, and apply to their own research project.

(LO2) Students will be able to critically appraise the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, including the viability of plural approaches and the role of the researcher.

(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced and critical understanding of research ethics practice associated with specific issues in qualitative research and critical reflection on implications for own research.

(S1) Communication skills
Students will have opportunities to develop written and oral communication skills through group discussions, in-class presentations and coursework. This will be assessed by written assignment.

(S2) Lifelong learning skills (critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making)
Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or course of action in their course assessment.

(S3) Digital skills
Students will have opportunities to improve their ICT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, data bases, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course of researching and presenting coursework.

(S4) Organisation skills
This applies to all modules of the programme and is relevant for planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines.

(S5) Leadership and teamworking skills
Some in class work for students will require them to work in groups and manage the interaction and relationships with other group members. In doing so, they will gain experience in negotiation, persuasion, influencing and managing conflict.

(S6) Ethical awareness
Students will enhance their ethical awareness by reflecting how research including their own is consistent with the principles of research ethics, integrity and open science and learning how to resolve issues and navigate challenges through in class work and completing coursework.

(S7) International awareness
International issues will be covered in related group and individual activities.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures x 12 hours (2 hrs x 6)
Seminars x 12 hours (2 hrs x 6)
Self-directed learning x 176 hours

Syllabus
 

Introduction to qualitative research

Qualitative research design

Qualitative data collection approaches

Ethics and reflexivity in qualitative research

Evaluating qualitative research

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.