Navigating Access & Research Ethics

This course provides advanced business students and professionals with a critical understanding of the practical and ethical considerations inherent in conducting research. It addresses common challenges in gaining access to data sources and participants, and delves into the fundamental principles of research ethics, including informed consent, confidentiality, and responsible data management. Learners will gain insights into anticipating and mitigating ethical dilemmas, ensuring their research is not only feasible but also morally sound and trustworthy.

• Identifies types and levels of access to research data and participants.
• Explores common challenges in negotiating and maintaining research access.
• Defines core research ethics principles and their practical application.
• Discusses ethical considerations in online and Internet-mediated research.
• Provides strategies for anticipating and managing ethical dilemmas throughout the research process.