Advanced Research Methods for Leaders (SLO 409)
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SLO 409 – Advanced Research Methods for Leaders
Module Objective
To equip senior leaders with advanced research capabilities for investigating organizational
problems, generating evidence and supporting strategic decision-making.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
• Formulate advanced leadership research problems.
• Develop research questions and objectives.
• Critically review literature.
• Select appropriate research methodologies.
• Conduct qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method research.
• Analyse and interpret research evidence.
• Develop evidence-based leadership recommendations.
Module Content
1. Advanced Leadership Research
2. Research Philosophy
3. Research Paradigms
4. Research Design
5. Research Questions
6. Literature Review
7. Theoretical Framework
8. Conceptual Framework
9. Qualitative Research
10. Quantitative Research
11. Mixed-Methods Research12. Sampling
13. Data Collection
14. Data Analysis
15. Research Ethics
16. Validity and Reliability
17. Evidence Interpretation
18. Academic and Professional Writing
19. Research Dissemination
Expected Outcome
Learners will be capable of designing and conducting rigorous applied research addressing
complex leadership and organizational challenges.
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education