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International Relations Research Methods

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Tu 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 McCormack M01-0208 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Tu 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0208
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces basic concepts and skills necessary for students to carry out research and to interpret the research of others in the field of international relations. It discusses the stages of research, from identifying appropriate questions and assessing existing literature; the challenge of framing questions in researchable fashion identifying the best research approaches for those questions; the problems associated with creating and evaluation data, whether quantitative or qualitative; and strategies for drawing defensible conclusions and identifying further areas for research.

Prerequisites

Graduate standing or permission of instructor

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

McCormack M01-0208

Enrolled / Capacity

6 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Muhammed Hasan

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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