PCOA 017- ACCOUNTING RESEARCH METHODS

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Descriptions

This course is designed to develop an in-depth knowledge of the methodology appropriate for
conducting research in business. The course will introduce the students to how to frame research
questions, assess methods best suited to research questions, measure concepts, apply sampling
procedures, understanding data collection strategies, and analyze data. At the end of the course, the
students should be able to complete a research proposal.

Pre-requisite : Standing Third Year Level

Number of Units : Three

ALIGNMENT OF COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5

1. Understand the general concepts of research, know why √ √ √
research is undertaken, and confidently apply the concepts
and theories in researching as applied to business.
2. Identify the overall process of designing a research study √ √ √
from its inception to its report in the light of advancing the
students’ professional growth.
3. Construct a good educational research study and its √ √ √ √
components from the introduction to the discussion.
4. Develop values of honesty and patience in gathering data to √ √
obtain the human race's general welfare.

Course Outline

CLASS
MODULES CLASS DATES
SCHEDULE
Course Orientation

1. Philosophy of Education
2. ULS Vision
3. ULS Mission Y0087 (F-9:00-
4. ULS Core Values 12:00)
Week 1 and
5. Institutional Learning Outcomes
Week 2
6. Program Outcomes
7. Course Learning Outcomes
8. Course Syllabus
9. Course Guide
10. Library Guidelines for Flexible Learning
11. Sharing of Learning Goals
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Module 1 – Nature of Business Research

1. Meaning of Research
2. Importance of Research
3. Types of Research
4. Characteristics of Research
5. Sources of Research Topic

Module 2 – General Format of a Research Paper

Y0087 (F-9:00-
1. Format Requirements 12:00)
2. Format Requirements for specific elements Week 3

Module 3 – Writing References and Citations in the

Text Y0087 (F-9:00-
12:00)
Week 4, Week 5,
1. Format for Writing References and Citations in
and Week 6
the Text

Module 4- Literature Review

Y0087 (F-9:00-
1. Concept of Literature Review Week 7 and
12:00)
2. Types of Literature Review Week 8
3. How to write the Literature Review

Module 5 –Introduction Section

1. Subheads in the Introduction part of a research

paper; Y0087 (F-9:00-
2. Writing the Introduction part of a research 12:00) Week 9, and
paper; Week 10
3. How to write the research problem; and
4. The significance of the study

Module 6-Theoretical Framework and Conceptual

Framework
Y0087 (F-9:00-
12:00) Week 11 and
1. Theoretical Framework
Week 12
2. Conceptual framework

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Module 7- Research Methodology

Y0087 (F-9:00-
12:00)
1. Research design
Week 13, Week
2. Study site and participants
14, Week 15,
3. Research instruments
and Week 16
4. Data Gathering procedure
5. Data Analysis
6. Ethical consideration

Submission of Final Manuscript Week 17

Virtual Oral Defense Week 18

Grading Policy

The student’s grade is composed of:

a. Class Standing (CS) which includes quizzes, assignments, recitations, online discussion
boards, laboratory exercises, seat works, journals, portfolios, case studies, and the like.
The Class Standing is computed by simple average.

b. Periodical Examinations (PE). This refers to Assessment of Learning for Preliminary,

Midterm, or Final term.

The Prelim Grade (PG) is computed as:

Prelim Grade = 2/3 of Class Standing + 1/3 of Prelim Examination

The Midterm Grade (MG) is computed as:

Midterm Grade = 2/3 of Class Standing + 1/3 of Midterm Examination

Cummulative Midterm Grade = 2/3 of Midterm Grade + 1/3 of Prelim Grade

The Final Grade (FG) is computed as:

Final Grade = 2/3 of Class Standing + 1/3 of Final Examination

Cummulative Final Grade = 2/3 of Final Grade + 1/3 of Midterm Grade

The percentage equivalent of Periodical Examination and the different components of the Class
Standing is computed as:
Passing Mark is 75% and above
Failing Mark is below 75%

Incomplete Mark will be given to students on the following instances:

1. The student failed to take the final examination

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2. The student failed to submit major course requirements

Failure Due to Absences (FDA) Mark is given to students who have incurred a significant
number of absences. Please refer to the University of La Salette, Inc Student Handbook,
Section 3.3.4-6

References

Kothari, C.R. (2004). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, 2nd ed. New Delhi: New Age
International (P) Ltd., Publishers.

Tharenou, P., Donohue, R., and Cooper, B. (2007). Management Research Methods. New York:
Cambridge University Press.

IRB at Teachers College, Columbia University, 525 W. 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, Box 151
available at https://www.tc.columbia.edu/media/ administration/institutional-review-board-
/irb-submission---documents/ Published_Study-Material-Examples.pdf

Bryman, A. & Bell, E. (2007) “Business Research Methods”, 2nd edition. Oxford University Press.

Saunders, M., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A. (2012) “Research Methods for Business Students” 6th
edition, Pearson Education Limited.

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