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Basics of research methodology in international business, commerce and finance

ОК 24

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

First

2021/2022

2 Semester

4

To know the factors influencing the choice of a paradigm, interconnections between paradigms and research methodology; To know main criteria and the types of scientific theories, the difference between empirical laws and scientific theories, differences between theory and model; To know basic theories in international business, commerce and finance; To be able to identify a research problem and to develop a research proposal; Communication in the modeling group game on developing the ideas through discussions of the research problem.

1. Knowledge of the basics of research methodology in international business, commerce and finance. 2. Ability to identify and formulate a research problem, applying appropriate research approaches and methods of inquiry (both quantitative and qualitative) in international business, commerce and finance; to analyze and use information technology to find appropriate information to conduct research in international business, commerce and finance. 3. Have the basic skills of research methods in international business, commerce and finance, critical thinking, working out of a considerable amount of economic and statistical materials while providing own research conclusions and proposals. 4. Proficiency in English

1. Paradigm and Research Methodology 2. The Scientific Theory 3. Basic Theories in International Business, Commerce and Finance 4. System’s Research and the Scientific System’s Principles 5. The Nature of Research Methodology 6. Research Problem and Research Proposal 7. Objectives of Research 8. Basic Types of Research 9. Quantitative and Qualitative Research in International Business, Commerce and Finance 10. A Systems Approach to Conduct an Effective Literature Review

Lectures, seminars, individual work

1. Answers on seminars, additions, blitz-polls, discussion, tasks: - 50 points (50%). 2. Solution of practical problems: - 20 points (20%). 3. Modular control work: - 30 points (30%).

English