• Deakin University

MPL701.2 Observing the World Around You: Qualitative Research

Qualitative research seeks an in-depth understanding of human experiences, thoughts and emotions as they exist in the real world.

418 enrolled on this course

  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    10 hours

Find out more about the degree

Deakin’s degree in leadership provides you with accredited recognition of your ability to influence, impact and make things happen as a leader. This unique, innovative program awards a postgraduate qualification based on recognition of professional practice.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explain why leadership research is done
  • Explain how leaders can make evidence based decisions
  • Identify the value of different research approaches for leaders

Who is the course for?

Deakin University postgraduate students.

Who will you learn with?

Dr Andrew Creed is an award-winning educator at Deakin University and author with Cengage and Oxford UP. His research involves organizational learning and change, action research and relational ethics

Dr Cheryl Crosthwaite holds a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in Leadership She is the Facilitator for the unit Leadership Challenges.

Who developed the course?

Deakin University

Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

  • Established

    1974
  • Location

    Melbourne, Australia
  • World ranking

    Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

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  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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