course description for Research Project in a B.Sc. Accounting program:

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Course Description

The Research Project is a capstone component of the B.Sc. Accounting program, designed to provide students with practical experience in conducting independent, original research. Students apply accounting, financial, and management concepts to analyze real-world problems, collect and interpret data, and present evidence-based findings. The project emphasizes research methodology, critical thinking, analytical skills, and professional reporting.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Formulate a research problem relevant to accounting, finance, or business.

2. Develop a comprehensive research proposal with clear objectives, methodology, and scope.

3. Collect, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary data effectively.

4. Apply appropriate research techniques, including quantitative and qualitative methods.

5. Prepare a professional research report with clear findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Course Content (Main Topics)

• Introduction to research and research problem formulation

• Literature review and theoretical framework development

• Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods

• Data collection methods: surveys, interviews, observation, and secondary sources

• Sampling techniques and sample size determination

• Data analysis: statistical tools, software applications (SPSS, Excel, R)

• Interpretation of research findings

• Ethical considerations in research

• Report writing, presentation, and referencing

• Oral defense / presentation of research project

Teaching Methods

• Supervised independent research

• Workshops on research methodology and report writing

• Group discussions and peer reviews

• Practical guidance from academic supervisors

Assessment Methods

• Research Proposal – 20%

• Continuous Progress Reports / Draft Submissions – 20%

• Final Research Report and Presentation / Defense – 60%

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Conduct independent research relevant to accounting and business.

• Apply research methodology to gather and analyze data effectively.

• Critically interpret and present research findings.

• Demonstrate professional report writing and presentation skills.

• Uphold ethical standards in conducting and reporting research.

✅ With this, the Research Project capstone is documented.