MGMT 600 Practical Research Methods for Managers

General

• Be familiar with core steps in the research process.
• Be able to evaluate sources of information and demonstrate proficiency in finding credible, relevant source material in Metropolitan State University's online databases.
• Be familiar with some of the most common qualitative and quantitative approaches to business research and understand how to use them to inform managerial decision making.
• 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 as part of a virtual team.
• Prepare an APA-compliant literature review addressing a "real world" business problem.
• Understand principles and practices of data collection & analysis. Be able to interpret results and findings.
• Identify a specific managerial problem and apply appropriate research methods and techniques to address this problem.