Management Research Methods is designed to provide students with an understanding of quantitative research methods as they pertain to management, agribusiness and commerce. The course includes the development of research capabilities, comprehension of analytical procedures, application of statistical and analytical tools, and the ability to write and organise research projects at a professional level.

Course Content

• Theory and practice of quantitative research methods

• Application of research methods in agribusiness and commerce

• Research capability development

• Key concepts, issues, and theories guiding applied research

• Analytical procedures for data acquisition and verification

• Research concepts and procedures

• Statistical and analytical techniques

• Evaluation and critique of research methodologies

• Empirical methods and generation of findings

• Statistical techniques for hypothesis testing, model estimation, forecasting, and drawing conclusions from historical data

• Research proposal writing

• Organisation and self-management of a research project