BUS 960b

Dissertation – Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)

Name: Dissertation – Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)

Course Number: BUS 960b

Credit(s): 4

Course Description

Building on Practical Research I, this course involves a preliminary literature review and emphasizes methods of literature selection, requiring students to employ various modes of literature scanning. The focus is on proposing a research methodology.

Learning Outcomes:

Conduct research using online and offline sources, including personal experiments for obtaining original data in support of a thesis or dissertation.
Analyze pieces of literature to assess relevance and impact on the field.
Provide concise summaries, emphasizing the literature’s impact and meaningful contributions to the field of study.
Identify literature making the most substantial contribution to the topic.
Determine the research methodology for the dissertation.