course syllabus - business research 1st sem ay 2017-2018

Republic of the Philippines Taguig City University SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Gen. Santos Ave., Central Bicutan, Taguig City

Course Syllabus

BUSINESS RESEARCH 3 Units 1st Semester, A.Y. 2017-2018 COURSE CODE:

FBA 201

SCHEDULE & ROOM:

Saturday, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Room 201

PROFESSOR:

Prof. Marlon B. Raquel, LPT, MBA

EMAIL ADDRESS:

[email protected]

REFERENCE BOOK:

Any book in research and statistics

REQUIREMENT:

Laptop or desktop with installed SPSS software

CLASS WEBSITE:

http://www.tcumba.weebly.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course concerns an advanced level of understanding of principles and methods of business research. It deals with the study of the planning, collection, and analysis of data relevant to business decision making and communicating the results of this analysis to management. It further deals with the function which the consumers, customers, and public to the management through information that is used to identify and define business opportunities and problems; generate, refine, and evaluate business actions; monitor business performance and improve understanding of management as a process.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This course enables the learners to prepare a research paper that can be presented in a local or international conference and possibly get it published in a research journal. At the end of the semester, the student will be able to: 1. Understand the nature and importance of business research; 2. Apply appropriate statistical tools and techniques in conducting research; 3. Produce a business research; 4. Present the research paper in a local and/or international conference.

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COURSE OUTLINE: TENTATIVE DATE August 19, 2017

TOPIC Discussion of Syllabus

ASSIGNMENTS None

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH August 26, 2017

The Nature of Research Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research Different Types of Research Types of Variables Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics

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Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND September 2, 2017 Background of the Study Statement of the Problem Conceptual Framework Theoretical Framework Significance of the Study Scope and Limitation of the Study Definition of Terms

Submit a RESEARCH TITLE.

Chapter II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Submit Chapter 1. September 9, 2017

Foreign Literature Local Literature Foreign Studies Local Studies Synthesis Seminar on Basic Guide in Using IBM SPSS. Chapter III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

September 16, 2017

September 23, 2017

October 7, 2017

Research Design Population Frame and Sampling Size Research Instrument Data Gathering Procedure Data Processing Statistical Treatment of Data Chapter IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA Chapter V SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Submit Chapter 2. 1st SPSS Assignment 1. Set up a code book and data file 2. Learn descriptive statistics 3. Learn how to do basic graphs Submit Chapter 3 & Survey Questionnaire.

Submit revised Chapters 1-3. 2nd SPSS Assignment 1. Do cross-tabulations.

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2. Use chi-square. DATA GATHERING STAGE

3rd SPSS assignment

October 14 & 21, 2017 1. Run Pearson correlations. 2. Do t-test and ANOVA. October 28, 2017

DATA GATHERING STAGE

November 4, 2017

DATA GATHERING STAGE

4th SPSS assignment 1. Run regression analysis. 2. Run other statistical analyses.

November 11, 2017

Seminar on How To Write a Research Article in Journal Publications.

November 18 & 25, 2017

CONSULTATIONS

December 2, 2017 December 9, 2017 December 16, 2017

Submit the revised and final research paper. PRESENTATIONS OF RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTATIONS OF RESEARCH PAPERS

Submit draft of the research paper.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Individual SPSS Outputs (20%): From time to time, I will give you assignments where you will conduct short surveys. These surveys must be processed in SPSS software. These outputs must be printed and submitted during the assigned sessions. Chapters 1-3 (20%): Each group shall prepare the first three chapters of a typical research paper. Group Research Paper (40%): Your research project is unique because you will collaborate with your professor in this subject. The goal is to produce a research article that can be presented in a local or international conference. Each group shall be composed of three students. Attendance (20%) – As an MBA student, you are expected to demonstrate your knowledge in business research. Likewise, this goal will not be fully utilized if your attendance is erratic. Being present in our class sessions means having the opportunity to share your knowledge with your classmates. Other reminders: 1. Attendance – Your attendance will be checked by affixing your signatures on the class card. Please do not forget to sign. If you cannot attend the class, you have to inform me in advance. 2. Consultations – Please do not hesitate to approach me for questions and clarifications regarding course requirements and other class matters. 3. Syllabus – This syllabus is subject to change. Dates are tentative but we shall strive to finish all course topics covered, discuss the assigned readings, and accomplish all requirements within the semester.

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