RMC Concept Course of DBA at Aston University
RMC Concept
The concept of the RMC is based on two components: Firstly, the Basic Research Methods Course teaching basic research skills (e.g. library research, use of blackboard, literature review etc.) and aiming to provide the foundation for further specialisation. Secondly, the Advanced Analysis Research Methods Course focusing on either qualitative or quantitative research methods, i.e. the students will specialise in those areas most suitable to their individual research project. Whereas part-time students normally have to complete the two components one after another, i.e. the foundation element in Year1 and the specialisation element in Year 2, full-time students do the two components in parallel over the first year of study. Progress for the RMC will be assessed by the Qualifying Report (QR) after the first year for full time students and after the second year for part-time students in order to assess the students’ likelihood of success in implementing the proposed research. In addition, part-time students are required to submit an Interim Report (IR) after the first year of study in order to assess the development of their understanding of the literature as well as their research skills