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364-1020-07L 3 Credits DR D-MTEC
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Qualitative Methods for Management Studies

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stefano Brusoni, Prof. Dr. Daniella Laureiro Martinez
Number of participants limited to 15.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:32

Abstract

This course addresses the main problems related to design, implementation and publication of qualitative research on generalist management journals.

Objective

At the end of the course students will be able to define what qualitative methods are, compare and differentiate the methods’ relative advantages, design and implement a data collection process, and analyze qualitative data.

Content

This course addresses the main problems related to designing, doing and publishing qualitative research on generalist management journals. The course is divided into twelve sessions, seven sessions in which all groups work together with the instructors, and five sessions (marked below with *) in which the groups work on their own on the course assignments. The focus of the course can be summarized as: Sessions 1 to 3: issues related to design decisions Session 4*: polishing the interview guide Session 5*: data collection and transcription (between 6-7 interviews) Session 6: introduction to coding Session 7*: development of the coding strategy Session 8*: implementation of the coding strategy (training of coders and implementation) Session 9: intercoder reliability analyses presentation and abstraction in groups (no results presented) Session 10: aggregation and results presentation Session 11*: individual reflection, writing one page and delivering it Session 12: closing and discussion on publishing

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Based on participation and quality and timely delivery of assignments. Some assignments will be based on your own PhD project, which you will be asked to discuss with the others. Other assignments will be based on topics suggested during the course and for which data will have to be collected and analyzed. Participation in all sessions is a requirement.

Registration & Places

Max Places
15
Signup End
28.02.2020

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Qualitative Methods for Management Studies
  • Thu 09:15-13:00 (WEV H 326)
  • 04.03 Date 09:15-13:00 (WEV H 326)
  • 16.04 Date 09:15-13:00 (WEV H 326)
21 h semesterly

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