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Syllabus - Research Methodology

This document outlines the syllabus for a research methodology course. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts in accounting research using quantitative and qualitative approaches. It discusses the systematic phases of research, including identifying a research problem, developing a theoretical framework and hypotheses, and writing a report. Students will critically analyze academic papers, learn to conduct independent research, and present their research frameworks and articles. Evaluation will be based on class discussion, exams, and an article presentation.

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Syllabus - Research Methodology

This document outlines the syllabus for a research methodology course. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts in accounting research using quantitative and qualitative approaches. It discusses the systematic phases of research, including identifying a research problem, developing a theoretical framework and hypotheses, and writing a report. Students will critically analyze academic papers, learn to conduct independent research, and present their research frameworks and articles. Evaluation will be based on class discussion, exams, and an article presentation.

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SYLLABUS

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course contains the fundamental elements of the knowledge philosophy and the methods used
in the accounting research either using quantitative or qualitative approach. The course discusses
the concepts and the systematic phases of the accounting research: research identification,
research problem and question, theoretical background, theoretical review and hypothesis
development and report writing.

GENERIC COMPETENCE
The course introduces the students with the principal assumptions that
could strengthen the development of research ideas in accounting.
More importantly, the course seeks to introduce the students to the
accounting theoretical and philosophical knowledge. Ultimately, a fter
studying this course, students are expected to be able to conduct an independent research in
accounting using the quantitative and/or qualitative approaches.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
After studying this course, students should be able to:
1. Critically read academic papers.
2. Conducting an independent academic research.
3. Have a holistic view of conducting the research using the quantitative or qualitative approach.
4. Learn the research best practices from the top-tier accounting academic articles.

METODE PERKULIAHAN
The course combines lectures and seminars with an equal split composition (50% for lectures and 50%
for seminars). As the course is a student-centered learning, the students are highly expected to actively
participate during the course and the seminar. During seminar, the students will be clustered into seven
groups in which each group is responsible for presenting their research articles and show the tentative
research framework. There is a mandatory 75% attendance requirement for all courses.

REFERENCES

Uma, Sekaran, , 2013, Research methods for business: A skill building approach. John Wiley &
Sons, 6th edition
Neumen, W. L., 2014, Social Research Method: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches , Boston,
MA: Pearson Education (N)
Smith, M. 2003, Research Method in Accounting , Thousand Oaks: Sage Publication
Maykut P dan Morehouse, R, 2005. Beginning Qualitative Research: A Philosophic and Practical
Guide, London: The Falmer Press (MM)
Mennens, H. dan Wilkinson, B., 2002, Academic Writing Skills, Universiteit Maastricht. (MW)

REGULAR ASSIGNMENTS
Students are highly expected to read the materials before class. Some questions will be asked to
the students and quizzes may be conducted randomly at the beginning of the classes. After mid
term exam, students have to present their research materials such as the articles that are going to
be used as the foundation for their research endeavour. Articles of both quantitative and qualitative
approaches may be used. We expect the students to be fully prepared with their presentation
materials during the presentation phase as the presenters will be randomly chosen. During
presentation, students are not allowed to fully read the power point slides and must talk to the
audience while maintaining eye contact. There is a mandatory 75% attendance requirement for all
courses. Non presenting students are expected to actively participate in the discussion since this is
one of the main evaluation components.

EVALUATION
The success of the this course relies upon the following criteria:
1. Class discussion 30%
2. Mid term exam 20%
3. Final exam 20%
4. Articles presentation 30%

RULES AND POLICIES

1. Students have to bring along the class materials (books, prentation materials, among others)
and have to read before the materials the class.
2. Tapping the flazz card is mandatory
3. Students have to dress appropriately (T-shirts, sandals, are not allowed)
4. Students may withdraw from this class should they find the rules are troublesome
5. All types of ethical misconduct and fraud are not tolereated (automatic failing grade, E or D)

SCHEDULE AND MATERIALS


No Description References
1 Accounting research: Accounting issues and the use of on-line Sekaran (2013);
resources. Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
2 Scientific research Sekaran (2013);
Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
3 The Broad Problem Area, Preliminary Data Gathering, Problem Sekaran (2013);
Definition Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
4 Theoretical Framework & Hypothesis Development Sekaran (2013);
Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
5 Elements of Research Sekaran (2013);
Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
6 Operational Definition and Scales Sekaran (2013);
Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
7 Measurement: Scaling, Reliability, Validity Sekaran (2013);
Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
8 Data Collection Methods Sekaran (2013);
Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
9 Sampling Sekaran (2013);
Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
10 Data Analysis and Interpretation Sekaran (2013);
Neumann (2014) &
supporting
references
11 Students’ presentation Articles
12 Students’ presentation Articles
13 Students’ presentation Articles
14 Students’ presentation Articles

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