DBA805 Qualitative Research Methods (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): DBA802  
This course continues the themes developed in DBA803 and examines the use of qualitative methods in business research.  The role of qualitative techniques in exploratory research is emphasized.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the applications of various qualitative methods.
2. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate qualitative sampling methods.
3. Develop qualitative data collection instruments.
4. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate qualitative data analysis, including coding.
5. Conduct qualitative data analysis.