Executive Postdoctoral In Advanced Research Methodology

50% Executive PostDoc Scholarship for 2023 intake

Executive Post Doctoral Tuition Fee: USD3,000-00 @ 50% Scholarship

Net Tuition Fee: USD 1,500-00

Enhance your professional status with

EIU-PARIS EXECUTIVE POSTDOCTORAL

IN ADVANCED RESEARCCH METHODOLOGY

Overview:

Executive Post Doctoral in Advanced Research Methodology is a special 3 months program of the EIU-Paris, dedicated to candidates who already have a recognized and accredited Doctoral degree (PhD, DBA, EDD, etc.), who wish to applying for a Postdoctoral position, by raising their personal awareness on the academic job market and providing insights into practicalities associated with applications for Postdoctoral fellowships.

During the course of study, the candidates will consider the transition from PhD to PostDoc, starting from finding a new supervisor, writing fellowship applications, and being successful as a researcher. The training approach is based on an active interaction between a senior professor and participants, with a balanced mix between discussion and practical activities.

Target group:

PhD holders.
Priority is given to those in the phase of applying to Postdoctoral fellowships.

Executive PostDoc in Advanced Research Methodology

This course provides a study of quantitative and qualitative methods used to conduct business and management related research with a focus on the application of appropriate research models to the critique of published research and the preparation of research reports. Emphasized is the ability to use research and research methods in the development and completion of a research project in business and management related settings.

Course outcomes

• At the end of the program, participants will:

• develop an in-depth understanding of research designs, methodologies and analysis techniques used in business research;

• develop an analytical skill in reviewing and critiquing the literature;

• apply the appropriate statistical tests to meet the research objectives/questions;

• conduct an independent study for Postdoctoral research;

• write a complete research proposal and publishable research papers professionally, legally and ethically in conducting research activities.

Head of Program

He is a results-oriented CEO with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Experienced Logistics and Supply Chain Manager with over 12 years of experience in electronic industry (INTEL TECHNOLOGY). He is also the President for ISCEA Malaysia and the Member of Global ISCEA Standard Board.

Executive PostDoc Study Plan

Attend a 2-day Intensive Executive PostDoc Colloquium on Advanced Research Methodology

The Research Professor will establish the POSTDOC Student’s responsibilities and will provide the POSTDOC students with an Individual Development Plan (IDP). The IDP must be developed by the POSTDOC student and the Research Professor to define and communicate to the POSTDOC students the expectations for the 3 month duration of program. The IDP will be used to evaluate the POSTDOC students’ performance.

Executive PostDoc Tuition Fee  

The Executive PostDoc tuition fee is USD1,500 after deduct 50% scholarship.

PostDoc students need to pay USD290 to attend the 2-day PostDoc Researh Colloquium. This Colloquium fees cover 3 nights hotel accommodation in a twin-sharing room, breakfast, lunch and coffee break during the PostDoc Colloquium, welcoming dinner, training notes, Certificate of Participation and other miscellaneous costs.

CONTACT

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