BUSINESS 711 : Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Business and Economics

2025 Semester One (1253) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

An advanced seminar on recent developments in the application of quantitative methods in business research.

Course Overview

This is an advanced course intended for candidates enrolled in Ph.D. programmes. The course takes an in-depth look at the conceptual and methodological issues in quantitative management research. The objective is to introduce Ph.D. candidates to the underlying theory and current best practices in quantitative methods for organization research. The primary purposes of this course are to equip participants with the knowledge to review literature critically and develop a thorough and formal research (thesis) proposal.  The course will be delivered as seminars. 

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: BUSINESS 704, 710, or Head of Department approval

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism
Graduate Profile: Master of Commerce

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand the underlying theory in quantitative methods for organizational research; (Capability 3 and 4)
  2. Understand the current best practices in quantitative methods for organizational research; (Capability 3, 4 and 5)
  3. Apply knowledge of quantitative research methods to evaluate the research of others critically; (Capability 3, 4, 6.1 and 6.2)
  4. Develop a thorough and formal research proposal with appropriate structure, research question, hypothesis, sampling, measurements and data analysis approaches to address the hypothesis and research question. (Capability 3, 4, 6.2 and 8)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Discussions 15% Individual Coursework
Assignments 60% Individual Coursework
Test 25% Individual Test
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Discussions
Assignments
Test
A participant must pass the Take-Home Test and Research Proposal/Systematic Literature Review (Final Submission) to be eligible to pass the course.
All assignments are to be submitted electronically to Canvas before the due time. Late assignments will not be accepted.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and participants are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 36 hours of lectures, 36 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 48 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities to receive credits for class discussions of the course.
Lectures will be available as pre-recordings. Other learning activities including seminars will not be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus is not required for the test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a block delivery.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas, including reading lists and pre-recorded lectures.

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.


Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Short lectures are pre-recorded.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

Attention is drawn to University policy and regulations on honesty and integrity in academic work and the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to breaches of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/learning-and-teaching/policies-guidelines-and-procedures/academic-integrity-info-for-students/about-academic-integrity.html

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 30/10/2024 10:29 a.m.