FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH METHODS

Course Description

Research Methods is an introductory course in information technology. It aims to introduce the student with the basic concepts and problems encountered in an IT and social scientific investigation. Research methods objective is to explain the main concepts related to the methodology of conducting research in IT. Also it explains the importance and limitations of theory and methodology in IT research as well as the purposes of applied research evaluation, analysis techniques, and research ethics. Moreover, the course introduces the field of scientific methodologies by providing basic research techniques and tools to the students. Also, the procedures for writing research papers and reports, literature review for journals and books and doing practical research are introduced

FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH METHODS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 THIS COURSE WILL EQUIP OUR STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE OF DIFFERENT RESEARCH METHODS
2. 02 TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO PERFORM DATA COLLECTION
3. 03 TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO SELECT THE PROPER SAMPLE FOR RESEARCH
4. 04 TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO CARRY OUT THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USING SPSS SOFTWARE
5. 05 TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO PREPARE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
6. 06 TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO WRITE A RESEARCH THESIS AND A RESEARCH PAPER

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Igwenagu, C. (2016). Fundamentals of research methodology and data collection. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.
2. 02 2. Kumar, R. (2018). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Sage.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Compare different research methods SOLO 4
2. L02 Select suitable samples for different research methods SOLO 3
3. L03 Create a research proposal SOLO 5
4. L04 Write a research thesis SOLO 2
5. L05 Design a research methodology SOLO 5
6. L06 Conduct a literature review SOLO 4
7. L07 Explain the fundamental aspects of research methods SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key concepts across the breadth of effective application and use of MIS and innovative information technologies in organizations.
2. P02 Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing MIS projects and improving organizational processes
3. P03 Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of appropriate enterprise frameworks, theories from the MIS to research and assess contemporary issues in the field and related allied fields and disciplines
4. P04 Apply MIS knowledge to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of information systems
5. P05 Apply MIS knowledge to the exploitation of opportunities created by information technology innovations ensuring the alignment between MIS strategy and organizational strategy
6. P06 Demonstrate ethical reasoning in relation to crucial MIS issues such as privacy, information security, and ethical use of information
7. P07 Apply appropriate technologies and techniques to the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision-making
8. P08 Analyse organizational data to accurately identify organizational problems and propose solutions using MIS
9. P09 Apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Apply effective collaboration skills consistent with the professional environment

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