Course detail

Methodology of Science and Research Work in Economics and Management

FP-mvveDEAcad. year: 2026/2027

Course contents:
• Research in economics and management - research process, research project design. Research timing, pitfalls and research critical points. Determination of the state of scientific knowledge, full-text scientific database. Sources and data collection and processing in secondary research.
• Methods and approaches of quantitative research - sample determination, research questions and hypotheses determination, pre-research investigations, advanced quantitative data processing using SW tools.
• Methods and approaches of qualitative research - selection of methods, data capture, data processing (transcription techniques, data coding), interpretation and analysis of outputs using SW tools.
The student will understand the basic principles of scientific work. They will be able to elaborate a research project for successful elaboration of a dissertation in the field of economics and management. He will also be able to process his research results into a scientific article for publishing at national and international level. 

Language of instruction

English

Assignment to study programme types

Doctoral

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Students must possess analytical skills for solving business and economic problems. They must also demonstrate the ability to work with data using advanced tools.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

For successful completion of the course students must:
1. To write a written semestral work, (research project) (30 points).
2. To pass an exam in the subject which is individual and written (20 points).
Total 100 points.
For successful completion of the course the student must obtain min. 75 points.

Active participation of students will be checked. 

Aims

The main course objective is to teach students how to work scientifically, thus preparing them for quality elaboration of their dissertations. Partial objectives are: to determine the status of scientific knowledge and to correctly use individual research methods.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to perform secondary and primary research, which will be applicable in the final dissertation.

Study aids

Lecture presentations are available in the study materials on the faculty intranet.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

COLLINS, J., HUSSEY, R. 2003. Business Research. 2nd ed. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-98325-4.
SAUNDERS, M., P. LEWIS, THORNHILL, A. 2003. Research Methods for Business Students. 3rd ed. Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-273-65804-2.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DSP-CME Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme DSP-CME-KS Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

40 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

The course outline is as follows:

1. Introduction.

2. Defining the research problem and setting research objectives.

3. Literature review. Application of the PRISMA method, identifying the research gap and research questions.

4. Data types and data collection methods.

5. Quantitative approach, sample selection, and quantitative data processing methods.

6. Qualitative approach, data coding, and qualitative data processing methods.

7. Common errors in the research process.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

40 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer