Course Overview :

This course is the first step for DBA Doctoral Candidates in the process of developing and completing their applied doctoral research project. Doctoral Candidates will develop Section 1 which includes the Foundation of the Study to include a detailed Literature Review relevant to the proposed research study.

Rationale :

BUSI 887, Applied Doctoral Research Project I, is the first step for DBA doctoral candidates to develop and complete their research projects. It provides a focused study of the problem, purpose, significance, theoretical framework, biblical integration, and important literature relevant to the proposed project.

Course Assignment Detail :

Readings and lecture presentations :

At Liberty University, After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Progress Reports (15) :

Students will submit weekly progress reports throughout the course.

Applied Doctoral Research Project Guide: Tasks (8) :

• Task 1: Bullet Point Outline
• Task 1: Bullet Point Outline – Admin Review
• Task 2: The Problem
• Task 3: The Nature of the Study
• Task 4: The Research Framework
• Task 5: Review of the Professional and Academic Literature
• Task 6: Supporting Material
• Task 7: Section 1, Foundation of the Study