Students who complete successfully this course should be able to:
1) Define and identify the suited statistical and econometric tools according with the research questions
2) Understand the interplay between data collection/sampling and statistical inference as a needed step to achieve good standards of scientific research
3) Describe and read results from research
4) Critically evaluate statistical and econometric procedures used, namely the potential limitations
5) Use the EXCEL and R/RStudio to perform inferential and multivariate data analysis.

1) Preliminary exploratory data analysis.
2) Parametric hypothesis tests: one-sample t-test; independent samples t-test; one-way ANOVA.
3) Non-parametric hypothesis tests: Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for normality; Chi-square test for independence; Mann-Whitney test; Kruskal-Wallis test.
4) Linear Regression: Simple and Multiple

Assessment takes place through continuous assessment throughout the semester or assessment by exam. Continuous assessment throughout the semester consists of a group work (50%) and a test (50%) that covers the entire subject and whose grade must be greater than or equal to 7.5. Continuous assessment throughout the semester requires a minimum attendance of 66.67% of classes. Assessment by exam consists of carrying out an exam with a weighting of 100%. In the test and exam, students can use a calculator and all the materials provided by the teacher.

The doctoral students who complete successfully this course should be able to:
- Structure, develop and write research articles
- Understand the critical aspects and rules for submission of articles to international scientific journals in management
- Critically analyze and revise scientific work
- Assess the impact and contribution of scientific publications

1. Structure and development of scientific articles
2. Fundamental issues in academic writing
3. Submission, revision and publication of research
4. Ethics in publication
5. Impact and contribution of research

Classes include a theoretical component covering the differences where discussion is encouraged. The classes also involve practical applications with cases and examples.

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The assessment is conducted during the semester and is based on an individual assignment (60%) and a group assignment (40%).
Pass grade: 10.

After concluding this course it is expected that students are able to:

1- Discuss the main features of qualitative research while in comparison with quantitative research;
2- Identify when qualitative research should be adopted;
3- Design a qualitative research project;
4- Select the most appropriate strategies for collecting evidence within a particular qualitative research project;
5- Analyse qualitative data.

1. Features of qualitative research
2. The ontological and epistemological perspectives and the research questions
3. Designing qualitative research
4. Strategies for generating evidence
a. Data sources, methods and approaches
b. Interviews
c. Observation
d. Documents
5. Conducting case studies
6. Analysing qualitative data
a. Organising and indexing qualitative data
b. Approaches in qualitative data analysis
c. Making convincing arguments with qualitative data
7. Quality/trustworthiness in qualitative research

The evaluation system is based on the delivery of an essay, which should be developed individually by each student, and of an individual exam at the end of the course. The essay and the exam account 20% and 80%, respectively for the student final mark. The final grade should not be inferior to 10 points/values for the student to be approved. Furthermore, it is required a rate of attendance of at least 2/3 of classes; otherwise the student will fail.

Students who complete successfully this course should be able to:
- Define and differentiate different research designs.
- Identity different stages of research: research designs, operationalization of variables, sampling procedures and research validity
- Describe and read results from research
- Delineate the methodological strategy to effectively address the research problem
- Critically evaluate research quality
- Recognize and apply ethic research principles to research

1- Research Planning
2- Different types of research designs:
- Case studies, correlational studies, experimental studies.
- Cross-sectional versus longitudinal studies
- Studies with mixed methods
3- Measurement of variables and types of validity.
4-Types of surveys (questionnaires and interviews)
5- Ethics in research.

The evaluation consists in an single individual written test/exam at the end of the course (100%) that aims to assess the acquired knowledge about the topics and a critical analysis about them.
Students that have a mark below the minimum mark of 10 in the exam can do a second evaluation

LO1 - To introduce students to the fundamental principles and importance of scientific research and research design in various disciplines.
LO2 - To equip students with the knowledge and skills to choose appropriate research methods and designs based on research objectives.
LO3 - To guide students in developing clear and testable research hypotheses and research questions.
LO4 - To provide students with an understanding of data collection techniques and ethical considerations in research.
LO5 - To enable students to critically evaluate research designs and methods in existing literature.

Module 1: Introduction to Scientific Research
Module 2: Identifying a Research Problem/Topic and Formulating Research Questions
Module 3: Research Design and Methods
Module 4: Data Collection Techniques
Module 5: Critically Evaluating Research Designs

The assessment is based on:
- group work and oral presentation (25%)
- final test (75%)

Pass mark: weighted average of 10 or more (0-20 scale); the result of each component cannot be less than 8 (0-20 scale).

At the end of the unit, students should be able to:
LG1 Identify research problems that are relevant in different fields of management
LG2 Understand and apply fundamental theory
LG3 Understand prior literature in the field and develop a critical analysis of the state of the art
LG4 Propose a research project that identify research problems and research questions and its contribution to advance knowledge in the field

1. The research process. Developing relevant research topics.
2. Identifying the research problem
3. Using theory to support the research problem
4. Literature review. Instruments to prepare a critical literature review.
5. Development of a research project. Ethics in research.

The course evaluation through the semester is based on scale from 0 to 20 and is obtained as the weighted average of two mandatory elements: an individual written essay (90%) in the area of specialization, and a group exercise with oral presentation in class (10%). The minimum score to pass the course is 10 points. Given the nature and purpose of the curricular unit, there is no final exam for students that do not approve in the above system.

At the end of the unit, students should be able:
LG 1 - To understand how a research project should be structured.
LG 2 - To prepare a draft of their research projects.

1. Structure of the research project.
2. Research methods.
3. Analysis of the students research projects.

Assessment throughout the semester:
Individual research project - written document (70%).
Individual research project - oral presentation (30%).
Requirements:
No minimum attendance is required.
No minimum score is required in any of the assessment instruments.
Approval with a minimum weighted average of 10 values.

No final da unidade curricular os alunos devem ser capazes de:

OA1: desenvolver e comunicar investigação científica numa das seguintes áreas da gestão: Contabilidade; Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional; Marketing; Gestão de Operações, Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento; Métodos quantitativos Aplicados à Gestão; Estratégia e Empreendorismo.

OA2: concluir e defender uma tese que contribua para o avanço do conhecimento numa das áreas da gestão acima referidas. At the end of the unit students should be able to:

LG1: develop and communicate scientific research in one of the following areas of Management: Accounting; Human Resources and Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Quantitative Methods applied to Management; Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

LG2: conclude and defend a PhD thesis that contributes to advance knowledge in one of the areas of Management abovementioned

1. Development of a PhD thesis that includes the following:
2. 1. Identification of a relevant research problem
3. 2. Critical analysis of the literature
4. 3. Understanding the theoretical framework
5. 4. Development of the research design
6. 5. Empirical implementation, methods and analysis of results
7. 6. Implications and contribution to the field
8. 7. Writing up
8. Communicating scientific findings in management

The thesis is evaluated in a public session by a jury of national and international academics experts in the field. The evaluation is based on the thesis' scientific merit and contribution to advance knowledge in the field.

No final da unidade curricular os alunos devem ser capazes de:

OA1: desenvolver e comunicar investigação científica numa das seguintes áreas da gestão: Contabilidade; Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional; Marketing; Gestão de Operações, Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento; Métodos quantitativos Aplicados à Gestão; Estratégia e Empreendorismo.

OA2: concluir e defender uma tese que contribua para o avanço do conhecimento numa das áreas da gestão acima referidas. At the end of the unit students should be able to:

LG1: develop and communicate scientific research in one of the following areas of Management: Accounting; Human Resources and Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Quantitative Methods applied to Management; Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

LG2: conclude and defend a PhD thesis that contributes to advance knowledge in one of the areas of Management abovementioned

1. Development of a PhD thesis that includes the following:
2. 1. Identification of a relevant research problem
3. 2. Critical analysis of the literature
4. 3. Understanding the theoretical framework
5. 4. Development of the research design
6. 5. Empirical implementation, methods and analysis of results
7. 6. Implications and contribution to the field
8. 7. Writing up
8. Communicating scientific findings in management

The thesis is evaluated in a public session by a jury of national and international academics experts in the field. The evaluation is based on the thesis' scientific merit and contribution to advance knowledge in the field.

No final da unidade curricular os alunos devem ser capazes de:

OA1: desenvolver e comunicar investigação científica numa das seguintes áreas da gestão: Contabilidade; Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional; Marketing; Gestão de Operações, Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento; Métodos quantitativos Aplicados à Gestão; Estratégia e Empreendorismo.

OA2: concluir e defender uma tese que contribua para o avanço do conhecimento numa das áreas da gestão acima referidas. At the end of the unit students should be able to:

LG1: develop and communicate scientific research in one of the following areas of Management: Accounting; Human Resources and Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Quantitative Methods applied to Management; Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

LG2: conclude and defend a PhD thesis that contributes to advance knowledge in one of the areas of Management abovementioned

1. Development of a PhD thesis that includes the following:
2. 1. Identification of a relevant research problem
3. 2. Critical analysis of the literature
4. 3. Understanding the theoretical framework
5. 4. Development of the research design
6. 5. Empirical implementation, methods and analysis of results
7. 6. Implications and contribution to the field
8. 7. Writing up
8. Communicating scientific findings in management

The thesis is evaluated in a public session by a jury of national and international academics experts in the field. The evaluation is based on the thesis' scientific merit and contribution to advance knowledge in the field.

No final da unidade curricular os alunos devem ser capazes de:

OA1: desenvolver e comunicar investigação científica numa das seguintes áreas da gestão: Contabilidade; Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional; Marketing; Gestão de Operações, Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento; Métodos quantitativos Aplicados à Gestão; Estratégia e Empreendorismo.

OA2: concluir e defender uma tese que contribua para o avanço do conhecimento numa das áreas da gestão acima referidas. At the end of the unit students should be able to:

LG1: develop and communicate scientific research in one of the following areas of Management: Accounting; Human Resources and Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Quantitative Methods applied to Management; Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

LG2: conclude and defend a PhD thesis that contributes to advance knowledge in one of the areas of Management abovementioned

1. Development of a PhD thesis that includes the following:
2. 1. Identification of a relevant research problem
3. 2. Critical analysis of the literature
4. 3. Understanding the theoretical framework
5. 4. Development of the research design
6. 5. Empirical implementation, methods and analysis of results
7. 6. Implications and contribution to the field
8. 7. Writing up
8. Communicating scientific findings in management

The thesis is evaluated in a public session by a jury of national and international academics experts in the field. The evaluation is based on the thesis' scientific merit and contribution to advance knowledge in the field.

No final da unidade curricular os alunos devem ser capazes de:

OA1: desenvolver e comunicar investigação científica numa das seguintes áreas da gestão: Contabilidade; Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional; Marketing; Gestão de Operações, Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento; Métodos quantitativos Aplicados à Gestão; Estratégia e Empreendorismo.

OA2: concluir e defender uma tese que contribua para o avanço do conhecimento numa das áreas da gestão acima referidas. At the end of the unit students should be able to:

LG1: develop and communicate scientific research in one of the following areas of Management: Accounting; Human Resources and Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Quantitative Methods applied to Management; Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

LG2: conclude and defend a PhD thesis that contributes to advance knowledge in one of the areas of Management abovementioned

1. Development of a PhD thesis that includes the following:
2. 1. Identification of a relevant research problem
3. 2. Critical analysis of the literature
4. 3. Understanding the theoretical framework
5. 4. Development of the research design
6. 5. Empirical implementation, methods and analysis of results
7. 6. Implications and contribution to the field
8. 7. Writing up
8. Communicating scientific findings in management

The thesis is evaluated in a public session by a jury of national and international academics experts in the field. The evaluation is based on the thesis' scientific merit and contribution to advance knowledge in the field.

No final da unidade curricular os alunos devem ser capazes de:

OA1: desenvolver e comunicar investigação científica numa das seguintes áreas da gestão: Contabilidade; Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional; Marketing; Gestão de Operações, Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento; Métodos quantitativos Aplicados à Gestão; Estratégia e Empreendorismo.

OA2: concluir e defender uma tese que contribua para o avanço do conhecimento numa das áreas da gestão acima referidas. At the end of the unit students should be able to:

LG1: develop and communicate scientific research in one of the following areas of Management: Accounting; Human Resources and Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Quantitative Methods applied to Management; Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

LG2: conclude and defend a PhD thesis that contributes to advance knowledge in one of the areas of Management abovementioned

1. Development of a PhD thesis that includes the following:
2. 1. Identification of a relevant research problem
3. 2. Critical analysis of the literature
4. 3. Understanding the theoretical framework
5. 4. Development of the research design
6. 5. Empirical implementation, methods and analysis of results
7. 6. Implications and contribution to the field
8. 7. Writing up
8. Communicating scientific findings in management

The thesis is evaluated in a public session by a jury of national and international academics experts in the field. The evaluation is based on the thesis' scientific merit and contribution to advance knowledge in the field.

No final da unidade curricular os alunos devem ser capazes de:

OA1: desenvolver e comunicar investigação científica numa das seguintes áreas da gestão: Contabilidade; Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional; Marketing; Gestão de Operações, Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento; Métodos quantitativos Aplicados à Gestão; Estratégia e Empreendorismo.

OA2: concluir e defender uma tese que contribua para o avanço do conhecimento numa das áreas da gestão acima referidas. At the end of the unit students should be able to:

LG1: develop and communicate scientific research in one of the following areas of Management: Accounting; Human Resources and Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Quantitative Methods applied to Management; Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

LG2: conclude and defend a PhD thesis that contributes to advance knowledge in one of the areas of Management abovementioned

1. Development of a PhD thesis that includes the following:
2. 1. Identification of a relevant research problem
3. 2. Critical analysis of the literature
4. 3. Understanding the theoretical framework
5. 4. Development of the research design
6. 5. Empirical implementation, methods and analysis of results
7. 6. Implications and contribution to the field
8. 7. Writing up
8. Communicating scientific findings in management

The thesis is evaluated in a public session by a jury of national and international academics experts in the field. The evaluation is based on the thesis' scientific merit and contribution to advance knowledge in the field.