The course aims at providing a comprehensive understanding of the diverse research methods used in the Social Sciences in general, and in management in particular. It also aims at sharing the required skills for choosing and implementing those methods. The respective uses and usefulness of the main research methods will be discussed, as well as and their relevance for the study of contemporary Social Science and management research issues. Research methods with emphasis on the nature of research, problem identification and formulation, methods of observation and data collection, analysis and interpretation, research communications, and project development.