Research Design and Method Selection
Learn how to frame questions, choose suitable methods, and plan a defensible study. Includes sampling, validity, and bias mitigation.
University Lectures
Rigorous, referenced, and ready for the real world. Our lectures integrate academic literature with current case studies to help learners grasp concepts that endure beyond trends.
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- Topics: Strategy, Data, Design, Ethics, Research Methods
- Level: Foundational, Advanced, Executive
- Modality: On-campus, Live online, Asynchronous pack
Decision-making Under Uncertainty
Explore bounded rationality, heuristics, and evidence synthesis. Apply frameworks to real cases from public policy and product development.
Data Visualization for Insight
Turn data into decisions with clear visual grammar, ethical storytelling, and reproducible workflows.
Ethics of Emerging Technologies
Navigate privacy, consent, fairness, and accountability. Discuss governance models and the role of institutions.
Credit Information
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Formats and Credit Options
Seminar
Two to three hours with discussion and case analysis. Includes slides, notes, and optional pre-read.
Block Lecture
Half-day deep dive with exercises, breakout prompts, and optional assessment rubric.
Asynchronous Pack
Curated readings, lecture notes, and tasks to run independently or as a flipped classroom.
Typical Durations
- 2 hours: foundational concepts and examples
- 4 hours: advanced practice with workshop tasks
- 6 hours: capstone and assessment-ready materials
Assessment Methods
- Short reflective essays
- Case critiques or structured memos
- Project prototypes or analysis reports
Credit Transfer Guidance
We provide outcome mapping and documentation to streamline your internal approval. Contact us for sample mapping templates.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain and apply key frameworks with citations
- Design defensible methods for inquiry or evaluation
- Communicate evidence and implications to stakeholders
Reading List Highlights
Peer-reviewed journals, classic texts, and practitioner articles that balance depth and immediacy.
Capstone Examples
- Evidence brief for an executive audience
- Method plan with sampling and analysis steps
- Annotated visualization dashboard story
What Students Say
The lecture transformed how I structure arguments. My grades and confidence both improved.
Emily Davis — Brisbane, Australia
Clear, well-paced, and deeply referenced. The facilitator answered tough questions with real evidence.
Jasper Lee — Singapore
Featured success
A postgraduate cohort used the Decision-making module to design an evaluation plan that secured funding for their research lab.
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