BUS 938 Doctoral Seminar in Research Methods caters to doctoral students aiming to augment their research prowess beyond conventional methods courses. This seminar equips students with the necessary skills to craft their dissertation proposals, mandating proficiency in research methods and designs. Consequently, participants are empowered to discern the optimal research method and design for their specific research inquiries. The seminar unfolds in two distinct phases: firstly, students delve into methodologies vis-à-vis other critical segments of the dissertation proposal, followed by the completion of said proposal in the second phase. (Previously known as BUS 938 Doctoral Seminars in Research Methods)