Advanced Research Methods (SCM 409)
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SCM 409 – ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
Module Objective
To prepare learners to conduct rigorous research and applied studies addressing complex supply-chain, procurement and logistics challenges.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
1. Formulate supply-chain research problems.
2. Develop research questions.
3. Conduct literature reviews.
4. Develop conceptual frameworks.
5. Select appropriate research designs.
6. Apply quantitative methods.
7. Apply qualitative methods.
8. Use mixed-method approaches.
9. Develop sampling strategies.
10. Analyse supply-chain data.
11. Apply research ethics.
12. Prepare professional research proposals.
Module Content
1. Research concepts
2. Research paradigms
3. Research problems
4. Research questions
5. Research objectives
6. Literature review
7. Conceptual frameworks
8. Quantitative research
9. Qualitative research
10. Mixed-method research
11. Case-study research
12. Survey research
13. Sampling
14. Data collection
15. Data analysis
16. Validity
17. Reliability
18. Research ethics
19. Research proposal writing
20. Supply-chain research applications
Major Output
A complete research proposal addressing a real supply-chain, procurement or logistics problem.
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
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