The aim of the course is: 

the provision of knowledge that will contribute to the learning of both theoretical and methodological approaches for the implementation of socio-economic research in rural areas.

The course aims to provide students with those theoretical and methodological tools, which will help them identify analyse and explain socio-economic phenomena.

More specifically, the student understands that the aim of the research is exploratory, descriptive and explanatory.

At the exploratory level the goal is to assist student on how to specify the research question how to prepare the research.

The most important part of socio-economic research is descriptive using quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. At this stage, the aim is to create an image of the situation, of the socio-economic context and of the relationships focusing on "how" and "who" and less on "why".

At the explanatory level, the aim is to answer the "why" question in an attempt to identify the causes and reasons why something is happening. Thus, the student is taught how to carry out the steps of the research process from the selection of the topic, to focus on the key question (or questions) of the research, its design, with the selection of appropriate methods, in the collection of data, in their analysis with appropriate tools, in explaining the findings and finally in writing and communicating them results. 

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• To know the main research approaches in the field of business administration.

• Familiarize with the specific terminology used in applied research.

• To be aware of the various types of research and the stages of their implementation

• To compose and prepare a research study.

• To understand the socio-economic background and its epistemological documentation

applied research in the field of management science.

• To utilize the qualitative and quantitative techniques applied in administration practice.

• To apply research approaches and methods using quantitative and qualitative methods

• To be aware of the background, design and implementation of his own research.

• To develop critical thinking, problem solving and project management skills in complete work preparation.

• Be aware of issues of ethics and research ethics

• To apply presentation techniques