Knowledge

The student...

has a knowledge of key phases in social science research methods (Including knowledge about qualitative research questions, choice of research design, selection of study units and data collection, analysis methods and interpretation and evaluation of findings in qualitative research).
has a knowledge of key methodological issues and choices related to the work on the master's thesis.
has a knowledge of scientific theoretical perspectives and research traditions (such as positivism, hermeneutics, objectivism, constructionism, social interaction, etc.) with relevance to studies in management.
has a knowledge of key methodological and scientific theoretical concepts (Including induction, deduction, causality, method triangulation, reliability, validity, etc.)
has a knowledge of criteria for research quality and ethically sound research, as well as knowledge of research ethical guidelines (from registration of research project with NSD, privacy, informed consent, to reporting and publication).

Skills

The student ...

is able to evaluate the quality of existing research and relate it to relevant methodological foundations.
can formulate issues and relate them to current research designs and method choices.
can understand the purpose of different methods for data collection, analysis of qualitative data and practical application in management.
can understand the systematic use of theory for practice in planning, conducting, analyzing and interpreting qualitative research.
is able to master written and oral communication around concepts, problems and the use of qualitative research.
can evaluate relevant research ethical challenges in their research.
is able to design and carry out a separate, independent research project in the form of a master's thesis.

General competence

The student…

has a critical and creative approach to method selection across sectors, industries and work assignments.
has the ability to plan and conduct qualitative surveys.
can acquire systematic and analytical skills, as well as the ability to solve problem solving.
has the ability to communicate and communicate relevant academic issues, analyzes and conclusions within disciplines bordering on the subject area of management.
has the ability to prepare research ethically sound projects in professional fields such as management

Subject description KVL4200

Qualitative Methods