DBA712 Research Methodology for Business (16)
Enrolment Restriction: Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Information Technology and Graduate Certificate in Research Tranining students only
The aim of this subject is to help candidates develop the research skills and expertise necessary to prepare a dissertation. The subject has four components. First, candidates are introduced to the issues to be considered in developing a research proposal. Second, candidates study the use of qualitative and non-experimental methods and their applications to business. Third, the subject considers quantitative research methods, including the formulation of hypotheses, the construction of models and theories and the techniques of empirical testing and multivariate analysis. Finally, candidates take one of three options: the case study method, action research or observational research.