13714 - Research Methods in Business Administration and Economics Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13714
Module Title:Research Methods in Business Administration and Economics
  Forschungsmethoden der Betriebswirtschaftslehre
Department: Faculty 5 - Business, Law and Social Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. Urbig, Diemo
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Students are able to independently plan, conduct and document theoretical and empirical research projects. They know the basics of theoretical as well as quantitative, inductive and deductive empirical research, which includes the motivating the research questions, the measurement of relevant variables and their manipulation in the context of experiments, and simple statistical tests and least squares estimation. Students gain a broader perspective towards these methods to employ them in more flexible terms. They possess a sound intuition for the typical classes of endogeneity problems
Contents:Developing a deep understanding of the basic methods in conducting research projects in business and economics is critical for students of this field. Mastering the basic methods gives a major advantage to professionals and academics, because they are able to see valuable and reliable patterns in data and critically judge claims justified with these data.Basic statistical concepts are briefly reviewed. However, this course does not replace the corresponding prior knowledge from the bachelor's degree or from courses that are specified as conditions upon admission to the degree program. Instead, an application-oriented approach is pursued, which builds on this prior knowledge and prepares the students for future applications, either their corresponding theses, or research reports.
  1. Overview of theoretical as well as qualitative and quantitative, inductive and deductive empirical research
  2. Descriptive statistics, inductive statistics, and fundamental statistical tests (e.g. z, t, F, Chi-Squared)
  3. Basics of linear regression and non-linear effects, including critical evaluation of assumptions
  4. Multicollinearity and outlier analyses
  5. Endogeneity problems, including omitted variables, measurement errors, reverse causality, and endogenous selection, and solution, such as instrumental variables and different kinds of experiments
  6. Quantitative surveys: Measurement, measurement errors and confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis
Recommended Prerequisites:Knowledge of the content of modules
  • 11962 Angewandte Mathematik und Ökonometrie
  • 11917 Mathematik W-3 (Statistik)
Mandatory Prerequisites:No successful completition of  module 38427 "Forschungsmethoden der Betriebswirtschaftslehre"
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Materials are provided via Moodle and include the lecture slides, and additional material including videos.
Module Examination:Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Prerequisite for Final Module Examination:
  • Participation in and assessment of an interview.
  • Passing two tests during the lecture period.

Final Module Examination:
  • Written examination,120 min.
 In presence or as online-take-home-examination (depending on regulations then in force at the BTU).
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Kultur und Technik / PO 2017
  • Master (research-oriented) / Transformation Studies / PO 2024
Remarks:Module 13714 (Quantitative Research Methods in Business Administration and Economics) is equivalent in content to module 38427 (Research Methods in Business Administration), but with a different teaching and examination language.

No offer in summersemester 2025!
Module Components:
  • Lecture
  • Excecises
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment