Master of Commerce (M.Com.) Research Methodology in Commerce and Management Syllabus - Mumbai University

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Syllabus for Research Methodology In Commerce and Management

Research methodology course · Semester 1 · M.Com. Business Economics · 4 credits · 100 marks

Module I

Unit 1 Introduction to Research
a Meaning of Research, Need and Scope of Research in Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce and Management, Types of research- Basic, Applied, Descriptive, Analytical , Casual and Empirical Research.
b Planning of Research, Selection of Research Problem , Research Design, Significance of Review of Literature, Formulation, Importance and Types of Hypothesis, Significance and Methods of Sampling, Factors determining sample size
Unit 2 Research Process
a Stages in Research process, Primary data: Observation, Experimentation, Interview, Schedules, Survey, Limitations of Primary data, Secondary data: Sources
and Limitations, Meta-Analysis
b Factors affecting the choice of method of data collection, Questionnaire: Types, Steps in Questionnaire Designing, Essentials of a good questionnaire

Module II

Unit 3 Data Processing and Statistical Analysis
a Data Processing: Significance in Research, Stages in Data Processing: Editing, Coding, Classification, Tabulation, Graphic Presentation, Statistical Analysis: Tools
and Techniques, Measures of Central Tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Correlation Analysis and Regression Analysis.
b Testing of Hypotheses – Parametric Test-t test, f test, z test, Non-Parametric Test - Chi square test, ANOVA, Factor Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis, Interpretation of data: significance and Precautions in data interpretation
Unit 4 Research Reporting and Modern Practices in Research
a Research Report Writing: Importance, Essentials, Structure/ layout, Types, References and Citation Methods: APA (American Psychological Association), CMS
(Chicago Manual Style) MLA (Modern Language Association) , Bibliometrics
b Footnotes and Bibliography, Modern Practices: Ethical Norms in Research, Plagiarism, Role of Computers in Research

Reference

Research Methodology – Text and Cases with SPSS Applications, by Dr S.L. Gupta and Hitesh Gupta, International Book House Pvt Ltd
Business Research Methodology by T N Srivastava and Shailaja Rego, Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited, New Delhi
Methodology of Research in Social Sciences, by O.R. Krishnaswami, Himalaya Publishing House
Research Methodology by Dr Vijay Upagude and Dr Arvind Shende
Business Statistics by Dr S. K Khandelwal, International Book House Pvt Ltd
Quantitative Techniques by Dr S. K Khandelwal, International Book House Pvt Ltd
SPSS 17.0 for Researchers by Dr S.L Gupta and Hitesh Gupta, 2nd edition, Dr S. K Khandelwal, International Book House Pvt Ltd
Foundations of Social Research and Econometrics Techniques by S.C. Srivastava, Himalaya publishing House
Statistical Analysis with Business and Economics Applications, Hold Rinehart &Wrintston, 2nd Edition, New York
Business Research Methods, Clover, Vernon T and Balsely, Howard L, Colombus O. Grid, Inc
Business Research Methods, Emary C.Willima, Richard D. Irwin In. Homewood
Research Methods in Economics and Business by R. Gerber and P.J. Verdoom, The Macmillan Company, New York
Research and Methodology in Accounting and Financial Management, J.K Courtis
Statistics for Management and Economics, by Menden Hall and Veracity, Reinmuth J.E
Panneerselvam, R., Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2004.
Kothari CR, Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, New Wiley Ltd., 2009 Internal Examination Internal: 50 marks for (4 credit) 25marks for (2 credit) 50 or 25 marks can be divided into following. Quiz/ Assignment and paper presentation /Class Test / Project Presentation Semester End Examination Question Paper Pattern Max. Marks: 50 Max. Time: 2 Hours All the questions are COMPULSORY Q.1 Attempt any 1 question: (a) (10) (b) (10) Q.2 Attempt any 1 question: (a) (10) (b) (10) Q.3 Attempt any 1 question: (a) (10) (b) (10) Q.4 Attempt any 1 question: (a) (10) (b) (10) Q.5 Write explanatory notes on any two: (05 Marks Each) (10) (a) (b) (c) (d) Semester End Examination Question Paper Pattern Max. Marks: 25 Max. Time: 1 hour All the questions are COMPULSORY Q.1 Attempt any 1 question: Q.1 Attempt any 1 question: (a) (10) (b) (10) Q.2 Attempt any 1 question: (a) (10) (b) (10) Q.5 Write explanatory notes on any two: (05 Marks) (05) (a) (b) Letter Grades and Grade Points:

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for M.Com. (Business Economics) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2023-24. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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