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Micro-credential certification in Advanced Qualitative Research Methods PG8024 (MSc (IT)) **

Overview: 

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods is an essential course for students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies. This course is intended to equip students with sound understanding of the qualitative research processes, methods and techniques to conduct research.  Students are expected to be abe to decide and apply the methods and techniques  to their own qualitative research projects. The development and validation of instruments and the use of these instruments in data collection and the process of data analysis in research will be explored in-depth in the course.

Note: Subject relates to Master of Science (Information Technology) by Research

** indicates that these programmes will be offered soon

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Technology & Innovation
Entry Requirements: 

Programming Skills - Yes
Age Experience - 19 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - Yes 
Digital Skills - Yes
Pre-requisites - No

Contents: 
  1. Introducing Qualitative Research
  2. Paradigms and theories in qualitative research  
  3. Design Qualitative Research 
  4. Data collection in Qualitative Research
  5. Qualitative Data Analysis
  6. Writing a Qualitative Research Report
  7. Ethical Issues
Assessments: 

Assignment - 100%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential in Advanced Qualitative Research Methods PG8024, students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Master of Science (Information Technology) by Research
Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Master of Science (Information Technology) by Research programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):
  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology) by Research
Career Opportunities: 
  • IT Consultants
  • IT Managers
  • e-Business Consultants 
  • Information Systems Strategic Managers
  • Business Development Managers
  • Project Managers