Dissertation

Doctorate in Management

MNG 1500

Breyer State University
Instructor: Gary Hascall, PhD.

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to MNG1500, a Doctoral Level course in the curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy, Business Management. I am pleased to offer you this course and share in the success with you. It is a capstone course in your studies for your doctoral program.

The emphasis in this course will be on the following areas:

1). Statement of problem, purpose of study, objectives of the study, and research questions.
2). Review of related literature.
3). Methods: research design, data collection, reliability, and data analysis.
4). Results: summary, conclusions, and implications.
5). Study limitations, recommendations, and further research.

This is a research course that offers you the knowledge and skills needed to problem solve and meet the challenges of a fast paced global business environment. During this course you will have the opportunities to conduct a systematic inquiry in order to address (your selection of topic) business management issues.

Research is critical in that competition appears more vigorous each day as seen with many companies downsizing in order to refocus on basic competencies for cost reductions and profit stabilization/growth. Development of the Internet, World Wide Web, e-commerce brings new opportunities for consideration of information. We must always be vigilant of the quality of all information. You will have the chance to use quantitative and qualitative techniques by using your computing capabilities to investigate information and search and evaluate the information necessary for the development of a high quality dissertation.

Research techniques are critical in today's international environment. In order to survive it is imperative that you understand how to identify quality and timely information. You must also be able to recognize solid research on which you will base your managerial decisions.

You will enjoy this comprehensively, thorough capstone course. This is your chance to select a topic and investigate all pertinent aspects. At the end you will feel confident that you can conduct international research and understand specific results.

TIME FRAME: This is a 12-hour course. The course is allotted ten weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the ten-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, of the day which you notify me that your text book(s) have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be aware of the time frame. It is unusual that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded 12 semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOK: There is one text for this course.

Book 1: Critical Thinking About Research. Meltzoff, J. Washington DC American Psychological Association. (2003). ISBN # 1-55798-455-7.

NOTE: This book will help you attain a solid grasp of the scientific method of research. The information in this book will help you think through all aspects of your research project.

Depending on your selected topic for research, other books will be needed. Information found on the Internet and the World Wide Web will prove to be invaluable for you.

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EXAMINATION: Due to the extensive time and work that will be going into your project, there will not be a required examination for this course.

GRADING SCALE:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a coach, and mentor to assist you in achieving your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through e-mail. Please keep my e-mail address in a convenient place so that you can contact me at any time. If during your time in this course you change your e-mail address, please be sure to notify me immediately.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT: Doctoral Dissertation (requirements will be provided by me).

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Understand a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
2). Develop appropriate research questions applicable to the selected topic.
3). Develop problem statements.
4). Conduct a literature review.
5). Evaluate existing research.
6). Apply research methods for data analysis.
7). Summarize collected data.

REVIEW: Remember, this is a self-paced, independent study course, with one-on-one faculty mentoring.

First, expedite the process by ordering or obtaining your textbook for this course.

Second, after the text arrives, please start reading immediately.

NOTE: The class will proceed smoothly if you start right at the beginning to communicate with me. I am a real person with a life, but never without time for my students. See you in class!

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