UNIVERSITAS SURABAYA
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (ACCOUNTING)-30297Z
Gasal Semester 2011-2012
Course Programme
Credit Points:
Three (3) SKS
Lecturers:
Drs.ec. Sujoko Efferin, MCom(Hons), MA (Econ), PhD (PJMK)
Prof. Susanti Linuwih, PhD
Drs.ec. Stevanus Hadi Darmadji, MSA, QIA
Yuliawati Tan, S.E., M.Ak
Prerequisites:
• Indonesian Language and Academic Writing Techniques (30209Z)
• Statistics for Business II (30220Z)
• Having completed min of 90 SKS (GPA ≥ 3) or 96 SKS (GPA <3)
Short Description:
This subject provides theoretical and practical perspectives, knowledge and abilities related to research methodology. The emphasis is upon how
students can apply the taught materials in order to plan and conduct research for undergraduate thesis.
Schedule, topics, materials and methods of delivery:
Week
Topics
Materials
Methods of
Delivery
Lecturer
1.
The Philosophy of Science: Theory and Research
Efferin et al (2008) ch 1
Lecture
Jx
2.
The Philosophy of Science: Various Approaches in
Scientific Research
Efferin et al (2008) ch 3
Lecture
Jx
3-5.
Quantitative Research Methods
Efferin et al (2008) ch 4-8
Lecture
St/Yul
6-7.
Qualitative Research Methods
Efferin et al (2008) ch 9, 10
Lecture
Jx
Mid Exam (UTS)
8.
Example(s) of Quantitative Research Published in
International Journals
Selected article(s)
Student
Seminar
SL
9.
Refreshment of Statistical Tools
Sekaran (2003) pp: 393-413
Lecture
SL
10.
Example(s) of Qualitative Research Published in
International Journals
Selected article(s)
Student
Seminar
Jx
11.
Interview Training
Field Practice
Jx
12.
Research Report Format
Efferin et al (2008) supplement
part
Lecture
Jx
Thesis Proposal Consultation
Students’ Proposals
Workshop
13-14
St/Jx
Final Exam (UAS)
Assessment Components
The assessment omponents consist of:
ƒ Individual Open Book Mid Exam (UTS)
ƒ Two Group Papers
ƒ Individual Thesis Proposal Approved by Supervisors and Submitted
As Final Exam (UAS)*
40%
10%
50%
_____
100%
*) Final exam mark for the thesis proposal is calculated as follows: 50% from the thesis supervisors based upon the supervision processes outside the
class and 50% from the lecturers of the subject. Students are advised to be involved actively in the thesis supervision processes.
Compulsory reading:
Efferin, S., S.H. Darmadji, dan Y. Tan. 2008. Metode Penelitian Akuntansi: Mengungkap Fenomena dengan Pendekatan Kuantitatif dan Kualitatif.
Graha Ilmu: Yogyakarta
Sekaran, U. 2003. Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach, 4th ed. New York, USA: John Wiley & Sons
Recommended additional readings:
Hopper, T.M. and A. Powell. 1985. Makin Sense of Research into the Organizational and Social Aspects of Management Accounting: A review of Its
Underlying Assumptions. Journal of Management Studies 22 (5): 429-465
Mason, J. 1996. Qualitative Researching. London, UK: Sage Publications
Mathews, M.R. and M.H.B. Perera. 1996. Accounting Theory and Development, 3rd ed. Melbourne, Australia: Thomas Nielsen Australia
Neuman, W.L. 2011. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 7th ed. Boston, USA: Allyn & Bacon.
Zikmund, W.G. 1997. Business Research Method, 5th ed. Fort Worth, USA: Dryden Press
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