Unit code: D/650/3761: Research Methods for Project Management

RQF level: 7

Aim

The unit’s aim is to give learners the practical, technical, and methodological abilities they need to undertake independent research for their research project and management in general. The unit recognises that conducting research necessitates the development of both specific and generic research skills, such as an understanding of the research design process, different techniques for conducting research in business and management studies and an appreciation of the ethical and social implications of high-value research. As researchers and/or intendent practitioners, learners will be able to build critical awareness of key research abilities through this subject.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:	Assessment Criteria Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:
1. Develop research methodologies in an environment that is appropriate for the task.	1.1 Evaluate relevant research issues. 1.2 Develop and justify acceptable research aims and objectives. 1.3 Analyse, choose and justify research methods.
2. Be able to conduct a critical review of literature on a business study topic.	2.1 Evaluate theoretical approaches to a research subject. 2.2 Conduct a thorough and structured critical literature review in accordance with the research plan.
3. Be able to create research methodologies that are suited for the situation.	3.1 Evaluate suitable research methodologies in order to reflect the study aims. 3.2 Develop a suitable approach for a given population in terms of study aims. 3.3 Within agreed-upon ethical norms, justify the approach chosen in terms of the study objectives.
4 Be able to write and present a research proposal.	4.1 Formulate a research question, conduct a literature evaluation, and develop a technique in accordance with the research plan. 4.2 Propose approaches for collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data that are appropriate to the research topic. 4.3 Use means to present the proposal that are appropriate to the research topic.