This course introduces students to the fundamental essentials of
research methodology and statistics designed specifically for beginners in
research in management and social sciences. It emphasizes the understanding and
application of statistical tools and research techniques necessary for
conducting scientific investigations across disciplines. It also provides the
knowledge on use of SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) including
data entry and analysis. The course guides students through the research
process—from identifying a problem to designing studies, collecting and
analysing data, and interpreting results. By integrating conceptual
understanding with practical skills, students will gain confidence in
critically assessing research and conducting their own studies ethically and
effectively.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students will benefit by gaining
the foundational skills needed for research projects, dissertations, and
competitive academic assessments. For PhD research scholars, the course
provides essential tools for designing robust methodologies, performing
statistical analyses, and writing scientifically sound thesis.
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 6 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date : | 12 Jan 2026 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date : | |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 6.5 |
| Industry Details : | Others |
Week 1: Introduction to Research
& Statistics
Week 2: Research Design &
Sampling Techniques
Week 3: Data Collection, Methods
& Tools
Week 4: Descriptive Statistics
& Data Entry on SPSS
Week 5: Inferential Statistics
& Hypothesis Testing using SPSS
Week 6: Report Writing,
Referencing & Plagiarism Check
Dr. Roshna Thomas is a faculty at the School of Business and
Management, Christ University, Bangalore. She earned her Ph.D.in Management
from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad. She specializes in teaching
subjects of Finance, Business Laws, Income tax, Statistics and Research
methodology. She has guided more than hundreds of students over the years with
their dissertation thesis supervising them with her knowledge on research
methodology. Apart from being a regular faculty she is also a criteria head for
NAAC Accreditation under IQAC at her department. Her publications include
papers published with eminent international publishers and Scopus indexed
journals. She has more than eleven years of teaching experience at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Enrolling and learning from the course is free. However, if you wish to obtain a certificate, you must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced when the registration form is open. To obtain the certification, you need to fill out the online registration form and pay the exam fee of Rs.750/-. More details will be provided when the exam registration form is published, including any potential changes. For further information on the exam locations and the conditions associated with filling out the form, please refer to the form.
Grading Components:
Internal Assignment Score: This contributes 25% to the final grade. It is calculated based on the average of the best 3 out of 6 assignments submitted during the course.
Proctored Final Exam Score: This contributes 75% to the final grade and is based on the proctored final exam, which is scored out of 100.
Overall Course Score: The overall course score is the weighted sum of the internal assignment score and the proctored final exam score.
Assessment Type | Weightage |
Weekend Assessment | 25% |
Final Exam | 75% |
Eligibility for Certification:
To qualify for the course certificate, you must meet both of the following criteria:
If either of these conditions is not met, you will not be eligible for certification, even if your final score is 40 or higher (out of 100).
Score | Type of Certificate |
>=90 | Gold |
76 - 89 | Silver |
61 - 75 | Bronze |
40 - 60 | Successfully Completed |
<39 | No Certificate |
Sample Certificate:
Disclaimer: In order to be eligible for the certificate, you must register for enrolment and exams using the same email ID. If different email IDs are used, you will not be considered eligible for the certificate.
The certificate of completion will include your name, photograph, and final exam score, along with a detailed score breakdown.
It will be electronically verifiable through the SWAYAM platform at https://swayam.gov.in/. Please note that only an e-certificate will be issued. Printed or hard copies will not be provided.
We sincerely appreciate your participation and interest in our online courses and certification programs. Wishing you continued success and an enriching learning experience with IIM Bangalore.
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