Research design, methods, and ethics

The subject is part of the basic module in the experience-based master's in technology management and digital transformation (MTDO). Themes that will be covered in the course are:

• Ethics in a business context
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Scientific theory
• Research design
• Quantitative research methods
• Qualitative research methods

The course is part of NTNU's continuing education program and has a tuition fee.More information can be found on NTNU Videre's website: Continuing Education - NTNU

Knowledge:

The student has basic insight into issues related to research work. The student must have knowledge of different types of research design and the most common research methods within technology-based research. This should provide a basis for designing an appropriate research design for own research and implementing this so that the research results maintain high validity, reliability and, where relevant, transferability

Skills:

The student

• can define a research problem and a suitable research design
• can choose research methods appropriate for a defined problem
• can carry out own research work, especially in connection with a master's thesis

General competence:

The student has a basis for critically reading and extracting relevant findings from research-based literature.

The subject is carried out in two sessions, two + two days of lectures, group work and discussions. Great emphasis is placed on discussions and the transfer of experience between the participants.

Between the two collections there are self-studies with reading syllabus, assignments and guidance via the internet.

The entire course can be completed digitally, if the need arises.