Candidates for the MPhil and PhD degree programmes will
be required to successfully complete the following
courses:
Direct Readings on the Thesis Topic (3
credits)
The purpose of this course is to expose students to
the literature relevant to their thesis/dissertation.
students will be required to:
- conduct one seminar or make one class presentation
and
- submit a critical review of the literature
relevant to the thesis topic during the semester.
Students will be deemed to have passed or failed this
course based on the oral and written submissions.
Research Design and Management (3 credits)
The philosophy of science and the research process.
Alternative research designs. Time and information
management principles. Selecting a research method.
Research ethics and professionalism. Writing and
presentation skills. Using data sources. Study Skills and
the management of research. Student-Supervisor
relationship. Managing information to support the
research process. Students will be required to submit a
research paper related to material taught in the
course.
Specialized Research Methods (3 credits)
This course will consist of selected qualitative and
quantitative research methods which the candidate may
have to use in his/her research. The student will be
exposed to the use of the computer programs written for
the selected methods. Students will required to submit a
research paper utilizing one or more for the research
methods taught in the course.