Course overview
This course develops students' capacity to design and execute rigorous research in the field of International Business. It is divided into two parts. Part A emphasises the formulation of a theoretically grounded research question through systematic literature review and preliminary empirical analysis. Students will develop and refine appropriate research methodologies to investigate the research problem, presenting their emerging research frameworks for critical evaluation and approval. The focus is on establishing conceptual and methodological foundations that ensure coherence between research design, theoretical contributions, and the broader objectives of advanced scholarship in International Business. The research problem is further developed and investigated in Research in International Business - Part B.
- Identifying Research Problems and Literature Review
- Theoretical Foundations and Research PhilosophiesTheoretical Foundations and Research Philosophies
- Research Methods
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate and synthesise existing literature in International Business to identify research gaps and develop theoretically grounded research questions.
- Analyse and apply relevant theoretical frameworks and conceptual models to address complex problems in International Business contexts.
- Design a rigorous research methodology appropriate for investigating International Business phenomena, demonstrating understanding of various research approaches and their philosophical underpinnings.
- Develop a comprehensive research proposal that articulates a clear research problem, theoretical foundation, and methodological approach suitable for International Business inquiry.