WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
PHOENIX CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
SYLLABUS
1. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and
humankind.
2. Course: MGMT 5320 – PH06, Research Methods
3. Term: Spring 2014 February 24th thru May 17th, class meets on Tuesday Evenings beginning 2/25/14
4. Instructor: Harry Percupchick, DM (623)815-3772), hpercupchick@aol.com
5. Office Phone and Wayland Email Address: (602) 279-1011, harry.percupchick@wayland.wbu.edu
6. Office Hours, Building, and Location: 8am-5pm, Phoenix Campus, Suite 1050
7. Class Meeting Time and Location: Wednesday evening, Phoenix Campus, 5:30pm-10pm
8. Catalog Description: Tools, vocabulary, processes, and methods used in business, industry, and governmental
research; measurement of results of internal and external research. Must be taken within first twelve (12)
semester hours of graduate enrollment.
9. Prerequisites: None
10. Required Textbook and Resources:
BOOK
Business Research Methods
AUTHOR ED YEAR PUBLISHER
Cooper
11th
McGraw-Hill
ISBN#
UPDATED
978-0073373706
11. Optional Materials:
12. Course Outcome Competencies:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
 Apply and explain approaches and techniques required in performing reliable and valid research.
 Explain the terminology involved in conducting research.
 Demonstrate the methodology and analytical skills relevant to researching a business problem.
 Describe the interdisciplinary relationships between business research and other fields.
 Present both an oral and written research proposal and report.
 Develop a conceptual framework for research methodology.
 Be able to prepare a research proposal.
 Understand both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
 Understand research methodology terminology.
 Be able to read and understand research reports.
13. Attendance Requirements: Attendance is required in order for you to be successful in this course, please contact
me personally if there is any problem that might affect your attendance and I will help.
14. Disability Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy
of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and
should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must
accompany any request for accommodations.”
15. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
Attendance and Participation
10 points
In-class projects
10 points
In-class discussion/current events
10 points
Research Paper
20 points
Research Presentation
10 points
Midterm Exam
20 points
Final Exam
20 points
A 91-100
B 81-90
C 71-80
D 61-70
F 0-60
16. Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)
2/25 Wk 1 Introductions and cover syllabus, in-class discussion Chapters 1-2, research topics/assignment.
3/4 Wk 2 In-class discussion Chapters 3-4, research topic outline, current events, discuss weekly assignment.
Spring Break 3/10-3/14
3/18 Wk 3 In-class discussion Chapters 5-6, current events, discuss weekly assignment.
3/25 Wk 4 In-class discussion Chapters 7-9, current events, discuss weekly assignment, status of research paper.
4/1 Wk 5 In-class discussion Chapters 10-12, review, discuss weekly assignment.
4/8 Wk 6 In-class discussion Chapters 13-14, Midterm, current events, discuss weekly assignment.
4/15 Wk 7 In-class discussion Chapters 15-16, current events, discuss weekly assignment status of research paper.
4/22 Wk 8 In-class discussion Chapters 17-18, discuss weekly assignment, status of research presentation.
4/29 Wk 9 In-class discussion Chapters 19-20, discuss weekly assignment, status of research paper.
5/6 Wk 10 In-class discussion Chapter 21, check status of research paper/presentation, review chapters.
5/13 Wk 11 Final exam, Research paper due, research presentation.
17. Additional information as desired by the faculty member.
My personal telephone number is 623/815-3772 and my personal email is hpercupchick@aol.com
A) All written assignments will be graded on content first, be sure to use APA, 12 point font, double-space, and
check for punctuation, spelling, grammar and Usage.
B) Plagiarism or any other act which reflects academic dishonesty will result in a zero for that assignment.
C) Cell phone should be set on vibrate while in class.
D) Contact me directly if you have questions or need assistance.