Postgraduate course
2023/2024
Research Seminar "Research Proposal Development"
Type:
Compulsory course
Area of studies:
Postgraduate Studies
Delivered by:
Department of Strategic and International Management
When:
1 year, 1 semester
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
28
Course Syllabus
Learning Objectives
- To help doctoral students with proper approaches to their dissertation design, including topic, aim and objectives, research methods, and defense track
Expected Learning Outcomes
- The students are able to formulate the topic of their research in a clear and coherent manner
- The students are able to develop a theoretical background for their research and formulate their theoretical contribution
- The students can choose the most appropriate methodology and research design depending on the choice of a theoretical stream and a research question
- The students can argue and articulate the research design and methods that are the most appropriate to study their research problem
Interim Assessment
- 2023/2024 1st semester0.2 * Individual Assignment + 0.4 * Presentation + 0.4 * Report
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Kivunja, C. (2016). How to Write an Effective Research Proposal for Higher Degree Research in Higher Education: Lessons from Practice. International Journal of Higher Education, 5(2), 163–172. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=eric&AN=EJ1099810
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Chapin, P. G. (2004). Research Projects and Research Proposals : A Guide for Scientists Seeking Funding. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=164360