DBA 8131: Lab for Business-Driven Research I
3 credits
Only open to DBA students
This two-semester experience will give doctoral candidates (DCs) the opportunity to experience the research process first-hand. DCs will work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor. During the first semester, they will identify a research question that has the potential to contribute to the literature, thoroughly research theories to develop relevant hypotheses, and design a study that effectively tests the hypotheses and larger research question, and obtain IRB approval if necessary. The first semester will conclude with a well-motivated research proposal. During the second semester, teams will execute their proposal by collecting the necessary data, analyzing the data against the hypotheses and research questions, and interpreting the findings to draw larger conclusions about what was learned. The PAR experience will culminate with a research paper that has potential for publication in an academic journal.