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Course Framework
Course Facilitator: Rizwan Raheem Ahmed, Ph.D., M.Phil., M.S., MBA, M.A.S., M.Sc.
Participant Scholars: Scholars who are seeking their Career in Advanced Research &
Academia
Course Overview
This course will provide students with opportunities to:
(1) Explore the practical dimensions of qualitative research, such as creating a research
design, conducting interviews and observations, and analyzing qualitative data.
(2) Explore the central concepts, issues, and dilemmas associated with qualitative
research.
(3) Provide opportunities for students to experience the full cycle of a research project
from initial design of the project to writing a final report.
(4) Analyze qualitative research studies.
(5) Become familiar with the principles and methodologies of a number of paradigms
within qualitative research (e.g., ethnographies, case studies, applied research, critical
studies, etc.).
(6) Understand a range of ethical considerations involved in conducting qualitative
research.
Course Objectives
This course focuses on developing a working knowledge of a range of qualitative
methods and methodological approaches. The course is designed to achieve:
(i) An understanding of the role of qualitative methods in management and organizational
research.
(ii) An understanding of the relationship between theory, methodology, and methods in
qualitative research.
(iii) A working knowledge of a range of qualitative methodologies and methods.
(iv) The provision of a forum for reflecting on and developing research strategies.
Mode of Tutoring:
Slide Presentation, Class discussion, Tutorials, Handouts, Workshops, Guest Speaker
Session, Mid-term & Final-term Exam, Quiz
Research Scholars Appraisal
Course Assessment
Assignments Submission
Quizzes
Mid-term Exam
Final-term Exam
Class Participation
10 Marks
05 Marks
30 Marks
50 Marks
05 Marks
Total Marks
100 Marks
Session/Date
ONE /
12-04-2015
TWO /
19-04-2015
THREE /
26-04-2015
FOUR /
03-05-2015
FIVE /
10-05-2015
Topics Narrative
Activities
Slide Presentation,
Course Outlines,
Discussion
Case Study
Discourse/ Narrative
SIX /
17-05-2015
Ethnography
Visual Methodologies
SEVEN /
24-05-2015
Interviews
Focus Groups + Quiz
EIGHT /
31-05-2015
NINE /
07-06-2015
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Mid-term Exam
Observations
Coding
Presentations
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
TEN /
14-06-2015
ELEVEN /
21-06-2015
TWELVE /
28-06-2015
THIRTEEN /
05-07-2015
FOURTEEN /
12-07-2015
FIFTEEN /
19-07-2015
SIXTEEN /
26-07-2015
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Slide Presentation,
Handouts, and Class
discussion
Assignment/Project
Submission
Grading Procedure:
Final Grades will be assigned as per Indus Universitys Rules & Regulations &
Grading Policy
Communication Info:
Cell Numbers: 0300-8293560
E-mail ID: rizwanraheemahmed@gmail.com
and rizwan.raheem@indus.edu.pk
In Person Consultation: Indus University (From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Sunday)