Research Methods & Business Research for PhD, DBA & MBA

What you'll learn
Foundations of research and business research
Types of research: exploratory, descriptive, causal, applied, and basic
Research philosophy, approach, and design
Practical guidance for PhD thesis, DBA dissertation, and MBA research projects
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Description
Research methodology is the backbone of every high-quality thesis, dissertation, and academic research project. However, many students and working professionals struggle to understand how research concepts translate into practical research decisions. This course is designed to bridge that gap.Research Methods & Business Research for PhD, DBA & MBA Students provides a structured, easy-to-understand, and application-oriented approach to research methodology. It is suitable for learners at the proposal, coursework, or thesis/dissertation stage, as well as professionals planning to pursue doctoral or research-based programs.The course explains the entire research journey-from identifying a research problem and reviewing literature to selecting an appropriate methodology and interpreting research findings. Special emphasis is placed on helping learners differentiate between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, and understand when and why each approach should be used in academic and business research contexts.You will also learn how to develop research objectives, research questions, hypotheses, and conceptual frameworks aligned with university and examiner expectations. Key topics such as research design, sampling techniques, data collection methods, validity, reliability, and research ethics are explained clearly using practical examples.This course is particularly valuable for PhD scholars and DBA candidates who want clarity in methodology selection and justification, and for MBA students working on dissertations or research projects. The content is aligned with both Indian and international higher education standards.By the end of this course, you will be able to approach research with confidence, clarity, and structure, enabling you to design and execute academically sound and professionally relevant research work.
Who this course is for
PhD scholars at proposal, coursework, or thesis stage
DBA candidates working on applied research or dissertations
MBA students completing research projects or dissertations Working professionals pursuing doctoral or research-based programs Anyone who wants a clear and structured understanding of research methodology
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