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ISLA Santarém 10863

Research Methodologies in Management

Business Management
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    Presents the fundamental concepts of scientific research, differentiates between the stages of the research process, and provides practice in conducting literature reviews using APA standards, preparing students to plan dissertations or projects that integrate theory and practice. 
  • ProgramaProgramme
    1. Introduction 1.1. Nature and purpose of the course unit 1.2. Justification of its importance in the master's degree 2. Science and Business Sciences 2.1. The notion of science 2.2. Business sciences and their place in the body of knowledge 2.3. Research methods and techniques 3. The logic of research 3.1. Characteristics of scientific research 3.2. Stages of the scientific research process 3.2.3. Methodology 3.2.4. Data collection and analysis 3.2.5. Presentation of conclusions 4. The development of project work 4.1 The methodology of project work 4.2 The stages of project work 5. The internship report 6. Academic writing and plagiarism 7. Use of a bibliographic reference manager
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    O1. Mastering the fundamental concepts needed for scientific research; O2. Identify the phases in the development of a dissertation, project work or internship report; O3. Differentiate the stages of the research process; O4. Exercise the ability to review the appropriate bibliography. At the end of the curricular unit the student should be able to: C1. Plan the research combining theoretical and practical components; C2. Critically evaluate the role of research in the professional field, in the field of knowledge and in the field of know-how. C3. Elaborate a master's dissertation or a project work; C4. Master the citation rules (APA).
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Freixo, M. J. V. (2024). Metodologia científica: Fundamentos, métodos e técnicas (6.ª ed.). Lisboa: Instituto Piaget. Oliveira, C. M. C. B., Tomaino, B., Mello, C. de M., & Martins, V. (2022). Metodologia científica: Fundamentos, métodos e técnicas. Rio de Janeiro: Freitas Bastos. Ferrer, W. M. H., & Dias, J. A. (2024). Manual prático de metodologia da pesquisa científica: Noções básicas. Marília: Unimar. Kerzner, H. (2025). Project Management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling (13th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Manual de Metodologias de Investigação - Como fazer propostas de investigação, monografias, dissertações e teses. (2025). Coimbra: Almedina.
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    1. The syllabus content will be addressed using an expository, active, and interrogative methodology. 2. To consolidate knowledge, pedagogical activities will be developed, such as article analysis, critical reflection group work, and practical exercises to simulate the various stages of a research process. In addition, students will submit a research project proposal.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não
  • AvaliaçãoEvaluation

    Avaliação contínua, que, tendo em conta o regulamento de avaliação de cursos de 2.º ciclo em vigor, será realizada através dos seguintes instrumentos: -Participação nas Aulas (10%) - Realização de trabalho de grupo (30%) - Apresentação de trabalhos (10%) - Proposta de Projeto de Investigação ou de trabalho de projeto (50%) Os estudantes que não obtiveram aprovação ou que não se submeteram à avaliação contínua apresentam uma proposta de projeto de investigação aplicada ou trabalho de projeto (100%)