Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Qualitative Research

Date:	11th March - 12th March
Time:	10:00am - 6:00pm
Venue:	City Campus, IBA Karachi
Investment:	PKR 5,000 + 5% SST / participant.
Contact:	masiddiqui@iba.edu.pk Landline: +92-21-38104701 Ext. 1813 ajabeen@iba.edu.pk Landline: +92-21-38104700 Ext. 2431

The primary objective of this workshop is to introduce the participants to qualitative research methodology. It aims to introduce participants to a variety of qualitative research approaches, their underlying premises, an understanding to effectively use these approaches in their own research and prepare them to evaluate research done by others.

The workshop enables participants to develop a sound appreciation of the research process and understand what constitutes "good" research so that you can constructively critique and make use of research done by others.

Program Fee: PKR 5,000 + 5% SST

Various approaches to qualitative research
Various choices that researchers have to make in qualitative research design and would be able to make appropriate choices in their own research design
Qualitative data collection and analysis techniques
Ethical issues involved in qualitative research

Academicians
Corporate members
MPhil/MS and PhD students
Independent learners & Research Scholars

Researchers from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to Apply.

Fee & Details

- Program Fee: PKR 5,000 + 5% SST

Fees include certificates, course material, lunch & refreshments, group photographs, and business networking.

Deadline for fee payment: March 8, 2023.

*All charges are exclusive of SST.
*Accommodation can also be provided with add-on charges.
*Special group discounts and scholarships available as per the need.

Terms of Payment

Payment is due upon receipt of the acceptance of participants to the program along with the invoice. Please ensure that the payment is made before the commencement of the program because seats in the class will only be reserved once the fee is received.
Payment can be made via cheque/bank draft payable to the "Institute of Business Administration, Karachi" at the address: Center for Executive Education (CEE) IBA, City Campus, Garden/Kayani Shaheed Road, Karachi
For online payments via Bank Transfer:

Substitute nominations will be accepted at least 5 days prior to the program. The substitute will also have to complete the same registration process as the original nominee.
Cancellation notification must be made in writing by email at ceeinfo@iba.edu.pk & oric@iba.edu.pk.
Should we be unable to accept your application for any reason, your payment (cheque/draft) will be returned to you. In case of refunds of online payments, bank charges will be deducted.

Note: Registration is only confirmed when full payment has been received.

Dr. Mohammad Ayaz
Assistant Professor, Department of Management,
School of Business Studies (SBS)

Dr. Muhammad Ayaz is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, Pakistan. His research interests are in exploring various facets of value creation and appropriation in global value chains. These include work organization in global value chains, the role of labor and multilateral organizations in (re)shaping global value chains, and corporate social responsibility in global value chains. He is an accomplished qualitative researcher. His work is published in top ranked journals such as Human Relations, Work, Employment, and Society, and Journal of Business Research.

Profile: https://www.iba.edu.pk/faculty-profile.php?ftype=&id=muhammadayaz

Dr. Ashar Saleem
Assistant Professor & Program Director,
Department of Management, School of Business Studies (SBS)

Dr. Ashar Saleem is an Assistant Professor of Management at IBA, Karachi. His specialization area is Strategy and Organization. His research areas of interest are Organization Theory, Critical Perspectives in Management, Public Sector Organizations, Public Private Partnerships, and Alternative Management His research work has been accepted and presented in leading conferences and international journals in the Business and Management discipline. Dr. Saleem has taught qualitative research methods and associated tools at various leading universities across Pakistan.

Profile: https://www.iba.edu.pk/faculty-profile.php?ftype=&id=asaleem

Dr. Shoaib Ul Haq
Assistant Professor & Visiting Faculty,
Department of Management, School of Business Studies (SBS)

Dr. Shoaib Ul Haq is a faculty member at Newcastle University Business School, UK (a member of the prestigious Russell group). His research interests center on exploring impacts of digital technologies on global businesses, the bi-directional interaction between organizations and society, and the role of religion/spirituality in the workplace. His research has been published in top academic journals including Organization Studies, Organization, Long Range Planning, Third World Quarterly, Human Resource Development International, Higher Education, and Journal of Islamic Marketing. He teaches courses in the area of digital economy such as business analytics, digital strategy, digital business and innovation, and research methods using Python."

Profile: https://www.iba.edu.pk/faculty-profile.php?ftype=Visiting&id=shoaibulhaq