Course Description
Delving into the World of Business Research: A Comprehensive Exploration
Embarking on a research project, especially within the intricate world of business, is akin to setting sail on a vast ocean of information, analytics, and insights. This expansive course, "Navigating Business Research Methods," is designed as your compass and guiding star, ensuring that every exploration yields valuable discoveries.
Our course sets out with twin ambitions:
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To demystify the intricate maze of business research, equipping you to champion it within your organizational landscape.
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To hone your research acumen, refining your ability to navigate diverse tools and methodologies with precision and confidence.
Research isn't merely a collection of data; it's an odyssey that involves probing questions, strategic collection, and an incisive interpretation of data. This odyssey is invaluable to both corporate behemoths and nimble non-profits. Our course transforms this odyssey into an exhilarating journey, taking you from conceptualizing research objectives to presenting compelling findings.
Our syllabus, spread across fifteen meticulously curated lessons, is a blend of foundational concepts and advanced strategies:
- The A-Z of Business Research
- The Blueprint: Mapping the Research Process
- Cultivating Stakeholder Engagement and Consensus
- Crafting a Robust Literature Review
- Ethical Considerations: The North Star of Research
- Delving into Quantitative Analysis
- Tools of the Quantitative Trade: Effective Data Collection 8-9. Harnessing the Power of IBM SPSS Statistics: A Two-Part Exploration
- The Art and Science of Qualitative Analysis
- Qualitative Data Collection: Techniques and Best Practices
- NVivo: A Deep Dive
- The Harmony of Mixed Methods Research 14-15. Crafting and Presenting Stellar Research Reports: A Dual-Module Masterclass
Post each module, you'll engage in a comprehensive assessment designed to gauge and enhance your grasp on the intricate tapestry of business research.
Whether you're an established business analyst, an emerging research enthusiast, or a curious individual eager to unlock the secrets of the business research realm, this course is your key. Dive deep, uncover insights, and emerge with a refined skill set, poised to elevate the research narrative in any organizational setting.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to formulate a comprehensive business research question by identifying a business problem and developing a focused, open-ended question that requires in-depth exploration and analysis.
- Describe the interdisciplinary nature of business research by identifying its integration of at least three distinct disciplines such as economics, psychology, and sociology.
- Create a comprehensive research plan by outlining the problem, selecting appropriate methods, and identifying relevant primary and secondary sources for data collection.
- Define and differentiate the four standard forms of research: action, applied, basic, and evaluation, and identify their corresponding research methods.
- Define strategies for successfully obtaining buy-in from superiors by tailoring pitches and managing timing effectively.
- Demonstrate techniques for engaging research participants, including setting clear expectations and establishing permission to ensure trust and buy-in.
- Organize and structure a literature review by summarizing, comparing, and critically analyzing different research sources to provide meaningful insights and context for your research project.
- Recognize and critically evaluate strong secondary sources to identify gaps and establish your literature review's context for effective research.
- Define key ethical principles in business research and demonstrate their application in research design to ensure participant protection and data integrity.
- Identify common research misconducts such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism, and describe strategies to prevent them in business research projects.
- Identify and describe the advantages and limitations of quantitative research, including generalizability, ease of replication, failure to explain 'why,' time consumption, and need for standardization.
- Define the three key characteristics of quantitative research, including focus on numbers, commitment to objectivity, and emphasis on comparison.
- Define the concept of content analysis and demonstrate its application in transforming qualitative data into quantitative data within business research.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Introduce Yourself | 2 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 5 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 10 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 12 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 13 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 13 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 14 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 15 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 15 Exam | 10 points |
The Final Exam | 80 points |