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Name of Instructor/Professor Academic Rank Employees Number

Manuel P. Castillo Asst. Professor-1 12034-0677

Consultation Hours Office Office Landline

Monday to College of Business and

Friday Accountancy
Phone Number Email Address

9063061503 manuelcastillo120561@gmail.com
College College of Business and Accountancy

Program BS. In Business Administration

Course Code BPRX

Course Title ACCOUNTING RESEARCH METHOD

Pre-requisite/s AC+ & STAT 1

Co-requisites none
Number of Units 3

Number of 3
Hours/week

Number of Weeks 18

This course aims to extend and deepen the understanding of different research approaches and methodolog
Course Description to prepare students for their own research projects in their business discipline. This course will assist stude
identifying, discussing and formulating a research problem, in selecting and applying appropriate research
and methods of inquiry (both quantitative or qualitative), and in presenting their results. Successful compl
course should be sufficient for students to undertake a research project
The learning outcomes for this course include:
1. Discuss and apply different research approaches and methodologies
2. Develop data collection instrument according to the underlying theoretical framework.
3. Explain how to conduct data collection (quantitative and qualitative)
4. Analyse quantitative data (e.g., using PLS) and qualitative data (e.g., using NVivo)
Course Outcomes 5. Refine research questions to meet high level research objectives/questions.
6. Construct and document an appropriate research design, including
argumentation for data collection and analysis methods/techniques
7. Discuss limitations and potential contribution to theory and practice of research

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT, PhD
References
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their results. Successful completion of this

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Schedule/Time Learning Outcomes Topics Delivery Mode

* Internalize and uphold the

university’s vision and
mission;
• talk over the college goals
1st week and program Orientation Synchronous
• Orientation about the course
through syllabus

• define business research

• describe difference between
qualitative and quantitative
research
Introduction Business
• know the kinds of business Synchronous
2nd week Research
research
• Determine the criteria for a
good business research

*Distinguish the different

format of a business research:
o Format A (traditional
Introduction Business
format)
3rd week o Format B. (APA format) Research Asynchronous
o Other business research
formats

Introduction Business
Know how to start a research
4th week
paper
Research Synchronous

• Determine the Structure of

business research
• Identify Background of
the study Research Structure and
5th week Synchronous
• Conceptual framework Content
• Hypothesis
 Prelim Examination

• Determine Significance of
the study
• Identify Scope and
Limitation of the study Research Structure and
6th week
• know what to include in Synchronous
Content
the definition of terms

* Explain how to support the

conceptual framework
variables with literature
review
* Learn how to synthesize the
RRL Literature review and
7th week Synchronous
* Know how to cite the Citation
sources and paraphrase
concepts or ideas of other
writers

* determine what is the right

research design for the study
* Learn how to sample the
respondents
* Know what is the Research Methodology and
8th week Synchronous
appropriate sample size Stastical tools
* Learn how to validate the
survey questionnaire

* develop a cover letter

* develop close-ended
questions, scales, rating, and
ranking questions
* determine the ethical issues Research Methodology and
9th week Asynchronous
in business research Stastical tools
* Learn how to report the
statistical treatment
 * know the measuring tools of
descriptive research-
10th week descriptive statistics,
frequency tables, charts and
graphs, mean interpretation
Research Measurement,
applications, and Synchronous
Interpretations

Research Measurement,
* know the measuring tools of
11th week applications, and Synchronous
correlational research-
Interpretations
correlations, t-test, ANOVA,
scales reliability test.

MidTerm Examination

12th week Submission of research topic Research Topic Approval Synchronous

* Learn how to present the

demographic profile of
respondents

* Know the method of Presentation of the

13th week presenting the descriptive Demographic Profile and the Synchronous
research findings-preferences, Descriptive Findings
ranking, and level of
perception

* define what is factor

analysis
know how to measure KMO-
MSA, Barlett's test of
sphericity Multivariate Technique 1:
14th week *know the guidelines for Synchronous
Factor Analysis
significant factor loadings
 know how to use SPSS in Multivariate Technique 1:
15th week Synchronous
processing factor analysis Factor Analysis

16th week Present Chapter 1 to 3 Oral Proposal Synchronous

17th week Present Chapter 1 to 3 Oral Proposal Synchronous

Final Examination
Learning Activities Assessment tools Text Book

Discussion Brainstorming

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Group discussion to Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Discussion produce ideas on Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
research Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Answer Learning
Giving Assignment Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Activity 1.1, 1.2, & 1.3
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
case studies quiz Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
assessing student
Discussion Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
thinking
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD
mination

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Brainstorming about the Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Discussion submission of Chapter 1 Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
to 3 Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Brainstorming of
Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
possible topics for
Discussion Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
research based on own
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
topics of interest
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Answer Research
Discussion Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Activities
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Giving Assignment Answer Case 2 Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD
 Danilo M. Te, DBA
Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Discussion Chapter 1 output Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Discussion quiz Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

mination

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Discussion chapter 2 output Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Discussion Brainstorming Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Discussion Chapter 3 output Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD
 Danilo M. Te, DBA
Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Discussion Chapter 3 output Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Online Presentatio Chapter 3 output Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

Danilo M. Te, DBA

Divina V. Sabanal, DBM
Online Presentation Chapter 3 output Jovelyn A. Castro, LPT
Christhoffer P. Lelis, LPT,
PhD

ination
 Grading
TOTAL 100
Performance task
*Formative (modular Exercise, Individual
and small Project, Self Assessment, Recitation)
1 *Summative (long term Papers, Case Studies, 65
Research

Quizzes 15
2

Term Examination 20
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CLASS POLICIES
1.      Please observe proper “netiquette”
·       majority of our communication will take place on-line during discussions, please observe proper courtesy at all times.
·       Other platforms for personal and private communication may be done via phonecall or SMS.
·       Since Business Research is a subject that is best learned by doing, written communication will be the preferred method of
·       Although, it is accepted that written communication has some disadvantages as not being able to convey the message corr
inability to see facial expressions, hear tone of voice, and other gestures that is better received during face-to-face discussi
sure to compose your comments in a positive, supportive and constructive manner.
2.     Academic Honesty Policy
·       As an academic institution, WUP is dedicated to provide learning built on academic integrity. All submissions must be yo
directly copied from an external source.
·       Proper citations must be done when utilizing the work of others.
·       Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at WUP.
·       Cheating, forgery, dishonest conduct, plagiarism, and collusion in dishonest activities violate WUP’s educational, research
·       Students who knowingly or intentionally conduct or help another student engage in dishonest conduct, acts of cheating, or
be subject to disciplinary action.