INFO614-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Research Methodology and Epistemology

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 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

The distinguishing characteristic of ACIS postgraduates is their understanding of and capacity to undertake research in accounting, information systems, tax and related topics. ACCT/INFO614 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.

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing ACCT/INFO 614, you will be able to:
• demonstrate an understanding of competing research philosophies and paradigms
• critically assess and synthesise academic literature and develop research questions that add to that literature
• demonstrate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and data
analysis techniques
• write a proposal for a supervised programme of academic research that shows a sound understanding of ethical practice
• evaluate the implications of your own research findings for the wider body of relevant academic
literature
• communicate research plans and findings, both orally and in written form

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department

Restrictions

ACCT614, ACIS614, AFIS614

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 13:00 - 15:00 Meremere 519
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 Meremere 519
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Timetable Note

2 x 2 hour seminars per week

Course links

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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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