Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management Research

Overview

Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management Research deals with research principles, including formulations of research questions, hypothesis and objectives. The unit will cover literature reviews, referencing, data collection using interviews and surveys, questionnaire design, statistical analysing, qualitative data analysis inferences and conclusions from the analysed data.

Learning Objectives

Overall learning objectives of this course are,

• A critical understanding of the different assumptions underlying research into the social sciences and the nature and status of research methodology,
• An overview of the different debates and issues underlying the research process and how this relates to the specific methods they may select to conduct a study
• Critically review the collection, presentation and analysis of data to complete a research project.
• Appreciate the quality issues associated with data handling

How will you study

Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include an assignment. There is no exam in this course. You will be required to submit an assignment of a minimum of 1500 words to achieve 15 credits.

Results and Certificate

Learners are required to achieve 15 credits to achieve the following qualification, awarded by EBMA.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods for Managers  OR
• Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods using SPSS  OR
• Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management Research.