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Advanced Professional Certificate in Business Research Methods
The Advanced Professional Certificate in Business Research Methods aims to enable the learner to conduct effective business research by understanding the fundamentals of information search, Analysis and critique skills, data collection methods and professional business report drafting.
The course aims to introduce the learner to the business research process by enabling the learner to gain skills such as choosing a topic, crafting a research question, reviewing literature, citations and references. The learner will be able to produce professional business research reports after learning different research philosophies, research methods and data analysis techniques.
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the certificate, the student will be able to learn:
- Fundamentals of Research Philosophy and Principles
- Types of research, Researcher personality, Types of data and sources
- Selecting and developing a Topic Into a Research Question
- Research Paradigms, approaches and types of methodologies
- Creating and approving an effective research proposal
- Writing arguments in the research report. Report Structure, Content and Critique
- Literature review structure, searching and mapping, Critical review
- Developing research conceptual framework
- Research Methodology, Types of research methods, evaluating and using the secondary data
- Research sampling, techniques and types
- Research Analysis; Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Methods
- Citations and referencing and drafting the research report
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.Entry Requirements
There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience.
- CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor
- Business professional
- Business Researcher
- Research report writer
- Research and Development Manager
Course Modules
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Navigating the MSBM Study Portal
Watch this video to gain further insight.
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VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines
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Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components
Watch this video to gain further insight.
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Research Philosophies and Principles
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VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion
Watch this video to gain further insight.
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Selecting a Research Topic
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Searching and Reviewing Literature
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VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review
Watch this video to gain further insight.
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PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework
Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
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Research Strategy and Design
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Research Methods I
Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
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Research Methods II
Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
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PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method
Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
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Research Methods: Data Analysis
Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
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Research Proposal and Writing Up
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Research Ethics
Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
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QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods
Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.
The Advanced Professional Certificate in Business Research Methods aims to enable the learner to conduct effective business research by understanding the fundamentals of information search, Analysis and critique skills, data collection methods and professional business report drafting.
The course aims to introduce the learner to the business research process by enabling the learner to gain skills such as choosing a topic, crafting a research question, reviewing literature, citations and references. The learner will be able to produce professional business research reports after learning different research philosophies, research methods and data analysis techniques.
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the certificate, the student will be able to learn:
- Fundamentals of Research Philosophy and Principles
- Types of research, Researcher personality, Types of data and sources
- Selecting and developing a Topic Into a Research Question
- Research Paradigms, approaches and types of methodologies
- Creating and approving an effective research proposal
- Writing arguments in the research report. Report Structure, Content and Critique
- Literature review structure, searching and mapping, Critical review
- Developing research conceptual framework
- Research Methodology, Types of research methods, evaluating and using the secondary data
- Research sampling, techniques and types
- Research Analysis; Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Methods
- Citations and referencing and drafting the research report
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Navigating the MSBM Study Portal
Watch this video to gain further insight.
-
VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines
Watch this video to gain further insight.
-
Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components
Watch this video to gain further insight.
-
Research Philosophies and Principles
-
VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion
Watch this video to gain further insight.
-
Selecting a Research Topic
-
Searching and Reviewing Literature
-
VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review
Watch this video to gain further insight.
-
PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework
Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
-
Research Strategy and Design
-
Research Methods I
Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
-
Research Methods II
Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
-
PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method
Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
-
Research Methods: Data Analysis
Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
-
Research Proposal and Writing Up
-
Research Ethics
Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
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QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods
Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.
The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience.
- CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor
- Business professional
- Business Researcher
- Research report writer
- Research and Development Manager
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- Verifiable Co-branded Digital Certificate
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Why MSBM?
Learn at your pace
Self-study online courses are available 24/7 so you can learn at your pace. This approach offers students who choose distance learning the flexibility to combine studies with work or other commitments.
Exclusive study groups
Our learners may be paired into study groups to help them keep tabs on group assignments and projects.
Identity verification
Our certificates and ID cards are verifiable and are strong proof of learnership.
Accredited Courses
Our programmes are fully accredited by relevant awarding bodies all over the world.
A community of true professionals
You’ll be able to connect with other learners throughout your learning journey.
Unlimited Tutor Support
Our learners get unlimited support from our academic team.
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