Advanced HR Research Methods (HRM 409)
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HRM 409 – Advanced HR Research Methods
Module Objective
To develop postgraduate-level research competencies for investigating complex HR and workforce challenges and generating evidence for strategic HR decisions.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
• Formulate advanced HR research problems.
• Develop research questions and objectives.
• Critically review HR literature.
• Select appropriate research methodologies.
• Conduct qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method research.
• Analyse HR research evidence.
• Develop evidence-based HR recommendations.
Module Content
1. Advanced HR Research
2. Research Philosophy
3. Research Paradigms
4. Research Design
5. Research Questions
6. Literature Review
7. Theoretical Frameworks
8. Conceptual Frameworks
9. Qualitative Research
10. Quantitative Research
11. Mixed Methods
12. Sampling
13. Data Collection
14. Data Analysis
15. Research Ethics
16. Validity and Reliability
17. HR Data and Evidence
18. Research Reporting
19. Academic Integrity
20. Research Presentation
Expected Outcome
Learners will be capable of designing and conducting rigorous applied research addressing complex HR and workforce issues.
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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Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education