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ACCT614 seeks to provide students with a thorough introduction to the principal assumptions that underpin the development of research ideas in accounting, information systems and related disciplines. More particularly, it seeks to expose students to the theoretical and philosophical foundations of knowledge and reality. You will also be introduced to both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
The distinguishing characteristic of ACIS postgraduates is their understanding of and capacity to undertake research in accounting, information systems, tax and related topics. ACCT/INFO 614 concentrates on research methodology and research methods and seeks to provide students with a thorough introduction to the principle assumptions that underpin the development of research ideas in accounting, information systems and related disciplines. More particularly, it seeks to expose students to the theoretical and philosophical foundations of knowledge and reality. You will also be introduced to both quantitative research methodology and methods, and qualitative research methodology and methods.
After successfully completing ACCT/INFO 614, you will be able to:demonstrate an understanding of competing research philosophies and paradigmscritically assess and synthesise academic literature and develop research questions that add to that literaturedemonstrate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and data analysis techniqueswrite a proposal for a supervised programme of academic research that shows a sound understanding of ethical practiceevaluate the implications of your own research findings for the wider body of relevant academic literaturecommunicate research plans and findings, both orally and in written form
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
ACIS614, AFIS614, INFO614
Students must attend one activity from each section.
2 x 2 hour seminars per week
Beverley Lord
Julia Wu , Peni Fukofuka , Adrian Sawyer and Rob Vosslamber
Readings for the course will be distributed on Learn by the lecturers for each module. These will comprise journal articles on relevant topics and using methodologies and methods being covered in the course. Also you will be referred to a free textbook which you can download in pdf format from Learn.Bhattacherjee, A. (2012). Social science research: Principles, methods, and practices (2nd ed.). Global Text Project.
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Domestic fee $2,260.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems on the departments and faculties page .