Syllabus data

Course Title
Research Seminar 1
Course Title in English
Research Seminar 1
Course Type
General Courses/Basic specialized courses (Specialization-related courses)
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Eligible Students
School of Economics and Management
Target Grade
2Year
Course Numbering Code
KCCBG2MCA3
Credits
2.00Credits
The course numbering code represents the faculty managing the subject, the department of the target students, and the education category (liberal arts / specialized course). For detailed information, please download the separate manual from the upper right 'question mark'.
Type of Class
演習 (Seminar)
Eligible Year/Semester
Fall semester 2026
(Fall semester)
Instructor
Saddam Khalid
Affiliation
School of Economics and Management
Language of Instruction
English
Related SDGs
8/9/12
Office Hours and Location
Monday to Friday 9 to 6pm Research Building one room 323
Contact
You can contact your module instructor in the following ways:
Email: saddamsadozai@gmail.com
saddamsadozai@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp
Meeting: Available by appointment via email

Corresponding Diploma Policy
A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.
Corresponding Undergraduate School DP
1◎/3◎/4◎
Corresponding Graduate School DP
Corresponding University-Wide DP
N/a
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course
Ability to keep polishing/Ability to teach and lean on/Ability to collaborate

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
Building on Principles of Research Design this course aims
•to extend and deepen the understanding of different research approaches and methodologies
•prepare students for their own research projects in their business discipline.
• assist students in identifying, discussing and formulating a research problem
•selecting and applying appropriate research approaches and methods of inquiry (both quantitative or qualitative), and in presenting their results.
•Successful completion of this course should be sufficient for students to undertake a research project.
Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
Course Overview and Schedule
Lectures, class participation, discussions on research papers, and presentations are planned as class activities. All students are advised to participate in said activities, failing which students will suffer in respect of learning and grades. In order to assess achievement of course objectives and attainment of learning outcomes, there will be a mechanism of formative evaluation. The students also need to submit the term paper//research proposal at end of semester. Guidelines will be provided to write the term paper.
In-person/Remote Classification
In-person
Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application
• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits
Uses of Generative AI
Fully permitted
Precautions for using Generative AI
When using generative AI, please pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”.
Textbook
W. Lawrence Neuman . Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
Eight Edition
References
Readings
Business Research Methods [with CD] (Hardcover) by Donald R. Cooper
Business Research Methods: A Handbook for Research Methodology with Special Reference to ERP Research by A. Mehta
Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)
Contents of Active Learning
Week 01
Why Do Research?

Week 02
What Are The Major Types of Social Research?

Week 03
Theory and Research
Week 04
The Meanings of Methodology

Week 05
How to Review the Literature and Conduct Ethical Studies

Week 06
Strategies of Research Design

Week 07
Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement

Week 08
Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling

Week 09
Experimental Research

Week 10
Survey Research

Week 11
Nonreactive Research and Secondary Analysis

Week 12
Analysis of Quantitative Data


Week 13
Field Research and Focus Group Research

Week 14
Historical-Comparative Research

Week 15
Analysis of Qualitative Data

Grading Criteria and Methods
Class Contribution  20%
Assignments 20%
Presentations 20%
Term paper/research proposal 40%
How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
Assignments will be collected through Unipa and feedback will be given
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration
Prerequisites
This is a core course designed for social science students. No prior completion of course work is mandatory for studying this course. However, it is expected that students do have a basic understanding of fundamentals of management


Course Requirements and Expectations
Grades: Letter grades will be assigned based on the university’s standard grading scale.
Class preparation: Students should read the assigned study material before entering the class. This would make them ready for discussion with different perspectives.
Attendance: Students are required to attend all the classes and abide by the university rules regarding attendance requirement. Students are fully responsible for the information missed in the class due to absence.
Assignments: In fairness to students who complete assignments on time, late assignments will not be accepted. Students must turn in the assignments at the end of the lecture on the day they are due.
Minimizing disruptions: All cell phones should be turned off during class. Do not involve inside conversations.
Class Participation: Positive, healthy and constructive class participation will be monitored for each class. Particular emphasis will be given during the presentation sessions. The manner in which the question is asked or answered will also be noted. Your behavior as a business student in the class will contribute to the class participation marks.

Practical Education
n/a
Remarks
You can contact your module instructor in the following ways:
Email: saddamsadozai@gmail.com
saddamsadozai@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp
Meeting: Available by appointment via email
In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.