The PhD Dissertation Research Seminar Track 1 is an intensive 8 weeks programme that includes includes both an online course-room and a face-to-face weekend residency experience. Learners interact with peers and faculty as they participate in online course-room and weekend residency activities that emphasize applying the research skills necessary to initiate the development of a dissertation research plan. Throughout the course, learners focus on identifying a theory, topic, and research problem appropriate for their specialization. Track 1 learners must also complete Research Ethics Education. Following the weekend residency experience, learners complete a final assessment that demonstrates the following Track 1 learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
- Developing a Research Plan
- Identifying research problem appropriate to learners' specialization
- Developing a research topic based on the research problem
- Complete research ethics education