This module will equip students with the qualitative and quantitative principles to undertake research at the doctorate level. The research principles will include a review of theoretical principles informed by Research Philosophy and Research Approach along with empirical research principles involving Research Strategy, Data Collection Method and Data Analysis Method. Additionally, students will be equipped to make appropriate judgements based on ethical practices during the PhD research.

• Research Philosophies and Principles

   

• VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

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• Selecting a Research Topic

   

• Searching and Reviewing Literature

    

• VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

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• Developing conceptual Framework

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• PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

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• Research Strategy and Design

   

• Research Methods I

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• Research Methods II

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• PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

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• Research Methods: Data Analysis

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• Research Proposal and Writing Up

   

• Research Ethics

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• QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

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This module will aim at the management of human beings in a complex organisation; recruiting, selecting, training, promoting & motivating human beings. Increasing personal loyalties & managing personnel to elevate individual contribution, increasing quality & lowering operational costs.A

• Dynamics of Human Resource Management

   

• Enhancing Human Resource Management Competencies

    

• Human Resource Management as a Strategic Partner

   

• Concepts in Managing and Utilizing Human Resources

   

• Optimizing Organizational Productivity and Performance Management

   

• Advanced Human Resource Management

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The course presents conceptual frameworks and models which will assist students to analyze competitive situations and strategic dilemmas and gaining insight into strategic management. This course will provide a synthesis of previous course materials within the business programmes. Lectures are supplemented with case studies.

• Concepts in Strategy Evaluation

    

• Understanding the Strategy Formulation

   

• Concepts in Implementing Strategies

    

• Business Analysis Case Studies

    

• Understanding Business Analysis

   

• Strategic Management and Business Analysis

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The course on Innovation and Entrepreneurship aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and practices of innovation and entrepreneurship and how they can be applied to create value and solve complex problems in various contexts. Through theoretical concepts, case studies, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities and build and manage innovative ventures in a dynamic and rapidly changing global economy. Topics covered in the course may include ideation, creativity, design thinking, business model innovation, market analysis, financial modelling, risk management, and scaling. Students will also learn about the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving economic growth, job creation, and social impact and will explore the ethical and social responsibilities of entrepreneurs and innovators in today's interconnected world.

• International Entrepreneurial Opportunities

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• Nature and Importance of Entrepreneurship

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• Creating and Starting the Venture

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• Innovation Management

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• Generating and Implementing Business Ideas

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• QUIZ - Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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The course aims at helping PhD candidates develop an appreciation for the intellectual growth of business as a discipline. Students will have an opportunity to view the historical growth of the field from an economic to a behaviourally-based discipline. By studying multiple articles on each topic, students will gain an understanding of the way academic knowledge is developed as well as being exposed to contemporary social science methods.

• The Development and Complexity of the Organisation Theory

   

• Advanced Discussion on Rational and Natural Theorists

   

• Marketing as a science, advance marketing theory, and philosophical thoughts

   

• Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches in Finance

   

• Current Research Perspective In Business Theory

   

• Advanced Business Theory

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Theoretical statements of individual and group behaviour in organizations will be examined in this course. Student presentations and discussions will include detailed treatments of organization design, change, and reorganization, as well as inter-organizational relationships.

• Understanding Leadership Processes

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• Understanding Organisational Structure

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• Dynamics of Teams and Groups in an Organisation

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• Organisational Context and Contemporary Organisational Behaviour

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• Dynamics of Individual Behaviour in an Organisation

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• Organizational Behaviour

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This module captures the essence of research in advanced theory and practice of business management that include areas such as Analysis of modern management theories, Development of organizations, Dynamics of organizational behaviour and relationship to effective administration in addition to the Models of communication, motivation, and leadership.

• Exploring the Legacy of Pioneering Management Thinkers

   

• A Historical and Theoretical Overview of Management and Social Responsibility

   

• Advanced Critical Theory, Critical Management Studies, and Critical Realism

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• Advanced Theoretical Foundation of Organizational Behaviour and Change Management

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• Advanced Theory of Quality Management

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• Advanced Management

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Here, in this segment, you will produce an academic standard research report. This segment will last nominally for two years.