Overordnede kursusmål
The aim of the course is to introduce the PhD-students at DTU
Management Engineering (DTU MAN) to the challenges related to
scientific research and doing a PhD.
• Research design and methods
• Researcher tools
• Research practice at DTU MAN
This course is mandatory for PhD students at DTU MAN.
Læringsmål
En studerende, der fuldt ud har opfyldt kursets mål, vil kunne:
- Define (a) research question(s) (RQ) within their specific
field of research.
- Argue for the use of specific research methods in relation to
the RQ(s).
- Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different research
methods.
- Apply research methods to their own research project to answer
the RQ(s).
- Comprehend the PhD process at DTU MAN including expectations of
the student and supervisor.
- Identify management techniques for their PhD process.
- To engage in constructive discussions with peers about research
methods and methodology.
- To give constructive feedback to peers on research design and
methodology.
Kursusindhold
The following topics will be adressed:
- research design and philosophy
- research methods including qualitative, quantitative and
mixed-methods
- managing a PhD project
- Academic writing and publishing
- Ethics in academic research
Litteraturhenvisninger
Saunders, M.; Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A. (2012): Research
methods for Business Students. Pearson Education
John W. Cresswell (2014): Research design: Qualitative,
Quantitative and Mixed-Method Approaches.
Booth, W.C, Colomb, G.G., Williams, J.M.: “The Craft of Research”.
Chicago University Press, Chapter 7,8, 9 & 10
Philips, E.M & Pugh, D.S.: ”How to get a PhD – A handbook for
students and their supervisors.” Open University Press. Chapter 8.
Trevors, J.T. & Saier, M.H. “Fraud and Corruption in Science”
in Water, Air and Soil Pollution. Self-tuition*
Bemærkninger
The course is mandatory for all PhD students at DTU Management
within their first ½ year of study
Sidst opdateret
05. december, 2016
