This course is the culmination of the student's applied doctoral project. Students will deliver objective solutions that address relevant workforce and stakeholder needs addressing their problem of practice. Students will defend their completed project and submit a final written manuscript. Prerequisite: RES 770.

This course prepares students to contribute original research through rigorous analysis, application, and communication of findings. Students will evaluate the strengths and limitations of applying research in practice while exercising ethical discernment in translating results to real-world contexts. Emphasis is placed on reporting research according to generally accepted standards including descriptive and visual means. Prerequisite: RES 760.

This course requires students to analyze and present research findings using rigorous methodologies  and ethical responsibility. Students will utilize technologies essential to achieving their research goals while applying appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative analyses. Students will align results with the identified purpose of the project. Students will transform raw data into findings relevant to their research. Prerequisite: RES 750.

This course emphasizes the ethical and methodological rigor required to conduct research aligned with intended project outcomes. Students will adhere to Human Protection Standards and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements while collecting, storing, and evaluating data. Students will be held to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity throughout the data management process. Prerequisite: RES 740.

This course equips students with the skills to design a rigorous and ethically sound approach to their proposed project. Students will identify viable data sources, determine appropriate sampling strategies, and assess the sample size necessary to produce credible results. Students will select and secure the resources and materials needed for project execution and create clear data collection and analysis protocols. Prerequisite: RES 730.

This course develops students’ ability to critically examine and contextualize problems of practice within established bodies of knowledge and existing paradigms. Through synthesis of concepts from scholarly and professional publications, students will incorporate evidence-based perspectives to justify the intended project. Particular attention is given to evaluating underlying assumptions in research, fostering the ability to question, analyze, and apply knowledge with rigor and relevance. Prerequisite: RES 720.

This course guides students through the systematic process of identifying and refining a problem of practice within an applied setting. Students will evaluate the significance, scope, and practical implications of the identified issue, ensuring it is relevant to their field of study and professional context. Emphasis is placed on aligning the problem with an appropriate research approach and clearly defined purpose, leading to the development of focused research questions. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to articulate intended project outcomes that not only address the problem of practice but also demonstrate scholarly rigor and practical value.

This course provides a foundation for the design, implementation, and interpretation of qualitative research. Students will evaluate the strengths and limitations of qualitative methodologies and align appropriate approaches with defined problems of practice.  Students will develop skills in qualitative data analysis through the application of established methodologies and emerging technological tools, while also learning to communicate results effectively. Students will interpret and apply qualitative findings to generate actionable solutions that inform decision-making. Prerequisite: RES 710.

This course provides a foundation for the design, implementation, and interpretation of quantitative research. Students will evaluate the strengths and limitations of quantitative methodologies and align appropriate approaches with defined problems of practice. Students will develop skills in quantitative data analysis through the application of appropriate statistical techniques, while also learning to communicate results effectively. Students will interpret and apply quantitative findings to generate actionable solutions that inform decision-making. Prerequisite: RES 705.

Effective leadership in today’s organizations relies on the ability to leverage data science for ethical problem-solving and decision-making. This course equips students with practical knowledge of data analytics. Students new to data science will gain a working knowledge of data usage, while experienced students will develop more advanced strategies and language for integrating analytics into their workflow. Through the exploration of data sets, case studies, and diverse cross-functional perspectives, students will learn how to ethically apply data-driven insights to tackle complex workplace challenges and drive successful team outcomes.