DBA712 Research Methodology for Business (16)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

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.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Albury-Wodonga
Internal	Bathurst
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Distance	Albury-Wodonga
Session 2
Internal	Albury-Wodonga
Internal	Bathurst
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Distance	Albury-Wodonga

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Enrolment restrictions:

Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Information Technology and Graduate Certificate in Research Tranining students only

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

* be able to demonstrate an understanding of the processes to be followed in developing a research proposal;
* design, conduct and analyse qualitative research projects using the appropriate qualitative research techniques;
* design, conduct and analyse quantitative research projects using the appropriate quantitative research techniques;
* be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to select appropriate multivariate analysis techniques for specific research questions;
* be able to demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; and
* be able to demonstrate an understanding of the alternative approaches to conducting research: case studies, or action research, or observational research.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

The subject is divided into four modules whose contents are detailed hereunder. Candidates choose one of the three alternatives offered in Module 4. Module 1 Developing a Research Proposal Topic 1 Evaluating topic feasibility Topic 2 Steps in preparing the proposal Topic 3 Research methodology: objectives and feasibility Module 2 Qualitative research methods Topic 1 Qualitative research: Theory and background Topic 2 Qualitative data collection methods Topic 3 Data analysis methods Topic 4 Types of output: Reports and publications Topic 5 Implications Topic 6 Using computers in qualitative research Topic 7 The future of qualitative research Module 3 Quantitative research methods Topic 1 Quantitative data production techniques Topic 2 Data collection Topic 3 Quantitative data analysis Topic 4 Experimentation Module 4A Case study method; or Module 4B Action Research; or Module 4C Observational Research Each of these modules will follow a similar framework Topic 1 Nature of the research method Topic 2 Research design Topic 3 Data collection Topic 4 Data analysis Topic 5 Reports

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