INFO614-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Research Methodology and Epistemology

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

INFO614 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

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department

Restrictions

ACCT614, ACIS614, AFIS614

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 12:00 - 14:00 John Britten 117 HP Seminar Room
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 15:00 - 17:00 E12
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture C C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 09:00 - 11:00 Rehua 620
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
One page Proposal 17 Mar 2025 5%
Initial Literature Review 28 Apr 2025 5%
Assignment on Methodology and Epistemology 19 May 2025 15%
Research Proposal - Presentation 10%
Research Proposal - Written 50%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,395.00

* 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 .

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