• Online, Instructor-Led

In this course, students articulate the business problem and problem statement, refine their research question, and develop the rationale for the research project by clearly identifying and specifying the needs and requirements which justify a proposed improvement in professional practice.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student should know or be able to:

  1. To develop an understanding of the underlying concepts of academic research
  2. To apply these research concepts to the modifications required for dissertation deliverables
  3. To work on and complete the Chapter 1 of the dissertation proposal (a.k.a., the Concept Paper)

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Risk Management
  • Technology R&D

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.