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DBA 705 Foundations of Research Inquiry

This course introduces students to the assumptions, theories, and processes of qualitative and quantitative business research methods. It requires students to develop a preliminary prospectus for their doctoral research project, identifying a practice-anchored research problem, a brief literature review, and an appropriate research methodology.

Special information

Prerequisite: Completion of all prerequisite courses for admission to the DBA program.
4 Graduate credits

Effective January 11, 2010 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Learn from and contribute to the value of this educational experience for your classmates by engaging in substantive, spirited debate and providing balanced, honest feedback.
  • Demonstrate ability to summarize, present, and promote discussion on research topics
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the design and execution of business research studies.
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to business research and successfully complete the CitiCourse in the Protection of Human Research Subjects.
  • Produce a research prospectus including a literature review.
  • Demonstrate ability to compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research methods through written analysis.

Fall 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Foundations of Research Inquiry Nguyen, Loi Anh Books for DBA-705-01 Fall 2026 Course details for DBA-705-01 Fall 2026