| Module Code: |
H8RS |
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Long Title
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Research Project
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Title
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Research Project
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
| EQF Level: |
6 |
| EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
| Module Coordinator: |
COLETTE DARCY |
| Module Author: |
Isabela Da Silva |
| Departments: |
School of Business
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate how to conduct practical research projects and apply business analytic techniques to real world problems. |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate an ability to design, prepare and present a research project to support decision making based on data analytics. |
| LO3 |
Apply appropriate analytical tools in a methodologically correct, accurate and rigorous manner to analyse data for trends and patterns. |
| LO4 |
Critically evaluate and interpret the results of data analysis and derive implications based on data selection and evaluation. |
| LO5 |
Identify and investigate appropriate research outputs necessary to improve decision making in business. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Business Analysis (Wk 1)
What is data analytics? Types of data analytics and usage in business organisations. Making sense of data and information in a business context.
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Introduction to Research (Wk 2 and 3)
What is research? The structure of a research project. Making the most of your research - requirements gathering, presentation and discussion of analysis and findings. The presentation of material within a research project. Ethical considerations in research
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Research Methodologies (Wk 4)
Introduction to quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and their appropriateness to a business environment.
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Literature Review and using other research sources in business (Wk 5)
Choosing and appropriate search strategy to locate articles, search a database or consult a print index (Library catalog search).
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Development of a theoretical framework (Wk 6)
Understanding the role of a theoretical framework as the conceptual basis for understanding, analysing, and designing ways to investigate relationships.
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Methodological considerations for Survey/Interview Design (Wk 7& 8)
Requirements analysis and design demands and use of instruments such as survey monkey. Consideration of quantitative and qualitative questions and the implications of their construction.
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Survey/Interview Data Analysis (Wk 9 & 10)
Data preparation and reduction (e.g. SPSS), segmentation and classification, text mining (e.g. Nivo), and analysis.
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Decision making and Report Writing (Week 11 & 12)
Students will be asked to address the decision created from the output of their research. Appropriate techniques such as conjoint analysis may be used.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
20 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Continuous Assessment 1 , will require students to pick 3 or 4 literature pieces relevant to their area of interest. Each student is required to present their literature findings in a 15 minute presentation |
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| Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
30 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Continuous Assessment 2, will require students to design a survey or interview instrument and outline in detail (question by question) the expected output and data analysis which will be performed on each question. Linkage to the literature is a critical component of this assessment. The student will present this output in report format. |
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| Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
50 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Continuous Assessment 3 , will require students to submit a final research report. The report will include the elements required for any research project and also a section on reflection and lessons learned. The output of the reflection and lessons learned should produce a section which outlines the student’s personal research methodology from which they will be in a position to use as guidance for any research project they wish to undertake as a student or in a professional capacity. |
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| No End of Module Assessment |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description
Candidates will attempt the repeat assessment for the module, if they do not successfully pass the module. Learners are required to attempt all assessments attaching to a module. For those modules where all learning outcomes are assessable with a final examination, the student does not have to re-sit failed individual CA components.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Classroom and demonstrations |
2 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lecture |
Mentoring and small-group tutoring |
1 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Directed Learning |
Directed e-learning |
3 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
8 |
Every Week |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Adams, J. Khan, H.T.A., Raeside, R 2014, Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students, Sage Global.
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Cadle, J. Paul, D. & Turner, P. Business Analysis Techniques, British Computer Society.
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Paul, D (Editor), Yeates, D. (Editor), Cadle, J. (Editor), Business Analysis, British Informatics Society Ltd.
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Punch, K (2014) Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches, London, 3rd Ed, Sage Publications.
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Ghauri, Gronhaug, Strange, (2020) ,Research Methods in Business Studies, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
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O’Leary, Z (2017) , The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project, London, 3rd Ed, Sage Publications.
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IIBA, Kevin Brennan (Editor), A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, International Institute of Business Analysis.
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The Undergraduate Guide to Online Research, available at: http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/undergraduate-online-research-guide/.
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Sanders, M., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A 2009, Research Methods for Business Students, 5th Ed, Pearson Education Limited UK.
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O'Loughlin, E.F.M. 2009, An Introduction to Business Systems Analysis: Problem Solving Techniques and Strategies, The Liffey Press Ireland.
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Provost, F. And Fawcett, T. 2013, Data Science for Business: What you need to know about data mining and data-analytic thinking, O'Reilly Media USA.
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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[Website], International Institute of Business
Analysis,
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[Website], TED Conferences TED Conferences (iTunes
U): Available from iTunes Store (free
download) https://www.ted.com/.
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[Website], Problem Solving and Decision Making
http://www.businessballs.com/problemsolv
ing.htm, =.
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[Website], Displayed Thinking toolbox
http://www.creativethinkingassoc.com.
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