Explanation

The final grade for Business Research Methods is a weighted average in which Qualitative Methods counts for 1/3 and Quantitative Methods counts for 2/3. In order to pass the course the student needs to obtain at least 8/20 on both Qualitative Methods and Quantitative Methods. If a student scores less than 8/20 on one of both parts, then the minimum of both scores (instead of the average) becomes the final grade for Business Research Methods and so the student does not pass the course.

The “Qualitative methods” part will follow a permanent evaluation approach. The permanent evaluation consists of an individual assignment (40% of the mark), a group work (30% of the mark), and a final case work (30% of the mark). The individual assignment and the group work will take place during class. The final case work will be due one day before the day of presentation. If a student scores less than 8/20 on one part (individual assignment, group work, final case work), then the minimum of the three scores (instead of the average) becomes the final grade for the "Qualitative methods" part.

The exam of "Quantitative Methods" is written and closed-book. The focus of the exam is on practical exercises/cases for which the student has to apply theoretical and practical insights provided during the course. Some exam questions require the student to use statistical software to carry out statistical analyses on a data set provided during the exam ("computer exam"). Students who do not attend the written part of the exam receive a no-score in the evaluation. Students who do not participate in the computer exam receive a zero score for the computer exam part of the evaluation. 

The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical.

For the re-sit of the "Qualitative Methods" part the student needs to contact the professor to set a date for the retake.

Component Marks

The course unit (below referred to as OPO) consists of two course modules (below referred to as OLA).

If for each OLA a component mark of at least 8.00 was obtained (rounded off to two decimal places) out of 20, the final mark will be the weighted average of the two component marks (rounded off to a whole number). If a component mark is obtained for one or both OLA’s that is less than 8.00,  the final mark will be the lowest component mark (rounded off to a whole number). In particular:

. OLA1 8.00/20 en OLA2 12.00/20 ---> final mark (8.00/20 x 3/6) + (12.00/20 x 3/6) = 10/20

---> passed the OPO (credit)

. OLA1 7.50/20 en OLA2 12.00/20 ---> final mark 7.50/20 = 8/20 ---> failed the OPO (retake)

If no credit was obtained for the OPO and the OPO is resat in the third examination period or in the next academic year, then:

- the OLA for which at least a 10,00 out of 20 component mark was obtained shall not be retaken. The previously obtained component mark shall be taken into account to calculate the new final mark.

- the OLA for which a component mark was obtained that was less than 10,00 out of 20 must be retaken. The 'Best result principle' does not apply to OLAs!

Information about retaking exams

This course unit allows partial mark transfers in case of partial pass mark:

• HVE10a - Quantitative methods (during and beyond academic year)
• HVE10a - Quantitative methods (during and beyond academic year)
• HVE11a - Qualitative methods (during and beyond academic year)
• HVE11a - Qualitative methods (during and beyond academic year)

Exam modalities for the second exam opportunity are the same. Assignments completed during the first semester are transferable to the second exam opportunity.

For the re-sit of the Qualitative Methods part the student needs to contact the professor to set a date for the retake.