Republic of the Philippines

Taguig City University

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Gen. Santos Ave., Central Bicutan, Taguig City

Course Syllabus

BUSINESS RESEARCH AND

SCIENTIFIC WRITING
3 units

1st Semester, A.Y. 2019-2020

COURSE CODE: FBA 201

SCHEDULE & ROOM: Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Room 214

PROFESSOR: Marlon B. Raquel

EMAIL ADDRESS: raquel.marlon@yahoo.com

REFERENCE BOOK: Any book in research and statistics

REQUIREMENT: Laptop or desktop with installed SPSS software

CLASS WEBSITE: http://www.tcumba.weebly.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course concerns an advanced level of understanding of principles and methods

of business research and scientific writing. It deals with the study of the planning,
collection, and analysis of data relevant to business decision making and communicating
the results of this analysis to management. It further deals with the function which the
consumers, customers, and public to the management through information that is used
to identify and define business opportunities and problems; generate, refine, and evaluate
business actions; monitor business performance and improve understanding of
management as a process.

Graduate studies require intensive paper works, therefore, it is expected that each
student shall strive to meet all the required coursework requirements.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

This course enables the learners to prepare a research paper that can be presented in a
local or international conference and possibly get it published in a research journal.

At the end of the semester, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the nature and importance of business research;

2. Apply appropriate statistical tools and techniques in conducting research;
3. Produce a business research;
4. Present the research paper in a local and/or international conference.

COURSE OUTLINE:

TENTATIVE
DATE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENTS

August 17, 2019 Discussion of Syllabus None

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Submit a draft

RESEARCH TITLE,
August 24, 2019 The Nature of Research CONCEPTUAL
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research FRAMEWORK,
Different Types of Research STATEMENT OF THE
Types of Variables PROBLEM AND
Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics SURVEY
QUESTIONNAIRE.

Chapter I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS Submit an
August 31, 2019 BACKGROUND approved/edited
RESEARCH TITLE,
Introduction CONCEPTUAL
Background of the Study FRAMEWORK, and
Theoretical Framework STATEMENT OF THE
Conceptual Framework PROBLEM AND
Statement of the Problem SURVEY
Research Hypotheses QUESTIONNAIRE.
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitation of the Study
Definition of Terms

Chapter II 1st SPSS Assignment

REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE AND STUDIES 1. Set up a code
book and data file
Foreign Literature
September 7, Local Literature 2. Learn descriptive
2019 Foreign Studies statistics (tables
Local Studies with analysis and
Synthesis interpretations)

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 3. Learn how to do basic
graphs

Chapter III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2nd SPSS Assignment
Research Design
Research Locale and Respondents of 1. Do cross-
September 14, the Study tabulations.
2019 Population Frame and Sampling
Techniques 2. Use chi-square.
Research Instrument
Validation of the Survey
Questionnaire With analysis and
Data Gathering Procedures interpretations
Statistical Treatment of Data
Univariate Analysis
Bivariate Analysis
Multivariate Analysis

3rd SPSS assignment

September 21, Chapter IV
2019 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND 1. Run Pearson
INTERPRETATION OF DATA correlations.

With analysis and

interpretations

September 28, 4th SPSS Assignment

2019 Chapter V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, 1. Do t-test and
CONCLUSION AND ANOVA.
RECOMMENDATIONS
With analysis and
interpretations

5th SPSS assignment

October 5 & 12, Data Gathering
2019 1. Run regression
analysis.

With analysis and

interpretations

October 19 & 26, Data Gathering/Encoding of Data in 6th SPSS Assignment

2019 SPSS
1. Run other
statistical
analyses.

With analysis and

interpretations

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 November 2, 2019 HOLIDAY – ALL SOULS’ DAY None

November 9, 2019 Preparation of the Manuscript None

Preparation of the Manuscript/

November 16, Consultations None
2019

November 23, Submit the draft research paper.

2019
November 30, HOLIDAY – BONIFACIO DAY
2019
December 7, 2019 Submit the revised research paper.
December 14, Business Research Conference
2019
December 21, Synthesis
2019

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Individual Research Paper (30%): Your research project is unique because you will
collaborate with your professor in this subject. The goal is to produce a research article
that can be presented in a local or international conference.

Business Research Conference (30%): The class shall organize a business research
conference during the semester.

Individual SPSS Outputs (20%): From time to time, I will give you assignments where
you will conduct short surveys. These surveys must be processed in SPSS software.
These outputs must be printed and submitted during the assigned sessions.

Attendance (20%) – As an MBA student, you are expected to demonstrate your

knowledge in business research. Likewise, this goal will not be fully utilized if your
attendance is erratic. Being present in our class sessions means having the opportunity
to share your knowledge with your classmates.

Other reminders:

1. Attendance – Your attendance will be checked by affixing your signatures on the class
card. Please do not forget to sign. If you cannot attend the class, you have to inform me
in advance.

2. Consultations – Please do not hesitate to approach me for questions and clarifications

regarding course requirements and other class matters.

3. Syllabus – This syllabus is subject to change. Dates are tentative but we shall strive
to finish all course topics covered, discuss the assigned readings, and accomplish all
requirements within the semester.

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