Research Methods and Skills – distance learning

During the distance learning Research Methods and Skills program, you will follow five modules consecutively over a period of 6 months. The distance learning approach includes extensive and interactive online sessions, group actvities, discussions forums, individual sessions (where required), and practical exercises in order to ensure a vivid learning experience.

The coursework and assignments are all geared towards drafting a solid individual Research Proposal that needs to be presented and defended successfully for a committee (online).

The program follows a hands-on approach and teaches you step-by-step:
1: how to design a sound and feasible research proposal
2: how to collect reliable quantitative and qualitative data
3: how to analyze qualitative and quantitative data through valid methods
4: how to report on the research results according to academic standards.
The Research Methods and Skills program requires a disciplined work ethic.

The program is designed for:

• Researchers in government departments
• Private sector firms
• NGOs and international development organizations
• Doctoral candidates
• Early career researchers

Participants of the program must pass the RMS training program within 6 months after the first day they started the program. 

MSM has the right to cancel the program if the minimum number of participants does not meet MSM requirements.