PG CERTIFICATION COURSE ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study of research methodology gives the student the necessary training in gathering material and arranging or card-indexing them, participation in field work when required, training in techniques for data collection appropriate to particular problems, use of statistics, questionnaires, controlled experimentation, recording evidence, sorting it out, and interpreting it.
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- Knowledge of research methodology and research techniques for those preparing a research career.
- Helps develop disciplined thinking to observe the field objectively.
- Builds skills in using research techniques and understanding the logic behind them.
- Enables evaluation and use of research results with confidence.
- Useful in government, business administration, community development, and social work.
- Helps acquire a new intellectual perspective.
- Assists in intelligent decision-making in practical life.
- Enables consumers of research to judge the adequacy of methods used.
- Helps take rational decisions based on research outcomes.
OBJECTIVE
- To discover new facts.
- To verify and test important facts.
- To analyze events or processes to identify cause-and-effect relationships.
- To develop new tools, business models, concepts, and theories.
- To identify new areas of research.
WHY ONE MUST PURSUE RESEARCH?
- To enable Master’s degree holders to pursue research programs with universities.
- To provide early exposure to research methodology and industry experience.
- To qualify for teaching positions in colleges and universities.
- To work with companies engaged in continuous research activities.
- To pursue research positions or consultancy abroad.
- To solve challenging and unsolved problems.
SCOPE OF THE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY PROGRAM
Designed for graduates and diploma holders with minimum three years of work experience.
Encourages early involvement in industry-based research activities.
Builds a foundation for pursuing PhD programs in India and abroad.
Provides interaction with industries engaged in research in areas such as:
- Management
- Technology
- Information Technology
- CSR
- Other related research areas
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The institute collaborates with industries through the Institute–Industry Research Initiative. Participants interact with industry managers to identify research areas through brainstorming sessions. The program is designed in phases.
- Phase 1: 6 months of research methodology training and publication in journals.
- Phase 2: 6 months of industry-based compulsory courses and best practices.
- Phase 3: 3 months of industry assignment on identified research areas.
- Phase 4: 3 months of final presentation and report submission.