Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Research and Publication
EIM - European Institute of Management
Key Information
Campus location
Online Malta
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
9 - 36 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,970
Application deadline
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Introduction
What is the PGCert in Academic Research and Publication?
The PGCert in Academic Research and Publication offers comprehensive training in academic research methods and writing skills. The final goal is the publication and presentation of a peer-reviewed scientific article at an academic conference.
Award
- Award in Advanced Research Methods
- Award in Development of Academic Studies
- Award in Academic Writing and Publication
Duration
9 Months (Full-Time) and 36 Months (Part-Time)
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Ideal Students
The PGCert in Academic Research and Publication is an accredited Higher Education Program, that is designed for those executives and professionals in academic and non-academic research institutions who want to take their career in academic research and publication to a new level by enhancing their professional and academic knowledge, skills and competences based on their relevant and responsible research agenda.
Target Group
The EIM online Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Academic Research and Publication is designed for those executives and professionals in academic and non-academic research institutions who want to take their career in academic research and publication to a new level by enhancing their professional and academic knowledge, skills and competences based on their relevant and responsible research agenda.
Admissions
Curriculum
Full-Time
- Term 1: Advanced Research Methods
- Term 2: Development of Academic Studies
- Term 3: Academic Writing and Publication
Part-Time
- Term 1-3: Advanced Research Methods
- Term 4-6: Development of Academic Studies
- Term 7-9: Academic Writing and Publication
Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Procedures
The teaching, learning, and assessment procedures are the same for all modules. A core feature of this course will be a varied mix of teaching and learning methods that allow learners with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities to successfully complete this course. Teaching and learning methods used in this course are among others: Andragogy, Understanding by Design, Oxbridge-style tutorials, and Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle. All activities embedded within the content for each module are designed to provide feedback to learners on their progress towards the module and course learning outcomes. Summative assessment methods will be designed to facilitate critical engagement with the participant’s own professional development. Summative assessment methods offer an appropriate mix of assessment procedures that are fit for purpose and allow learners with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities to successfully complete the course.
Grading System
The grading system used in this course is “met” and “not met”.
Program Outcome
Qualification: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Research and Publication
Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of academic research and publication, built upon Bachelor’s level knowledge
- Critical awareness of knowledge issues in academic research and publication
- Application of effective academic research and publication strategies
- Utilization of specialized or multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge for original research
Skills
- Demonstration of specialized or multi-disciplinary knowledge, including social and ethical responsibilities
- Critical evaluations and analysis for problem-solving
- Reflection on own learning experience and development of teaching practices
- Development of an individual relevant and responsible research agenda
Competences
- Research-based problem diagnosis and judgment in complex contexts
- Management of people and projects
- Transformation of complex work or study contexts
- Contribution to professional knowledge and practice
- Undertaking appropriate professional development and demonstrating autonomy in the learning direction
Qualification: Award in Advanced Research Methods (Module 1)
Knowledge
- Doctoral-level research skills and training
- Analytical and critical skills in reviewing scholarly literature
- Purpose and development of applied research projects
- Understanding of practical, legal, and ethical issues in research
Skills
- Synthesizing scholarly literature for research
- Analysis of literature to support research designs
- Formulation of research questions and proposals
- Synthesis of practical, legal, and ethical issues into research proposals
- Planning and management of research activities
- Application of research approaches to solve practical problems
Competences
- Introduction to Advanced Research Methods
- Analysis of research methodologies
- Determination of research methodology and quality
- Evaluation of practical, legal, and ethical issues
- Development of research strategies
- Application of research skills to solve practical problems
Qualification: Award in Development of Academic Studies (Module 2)
Knowledge
- Development of specialized knowledge in writing a premise
- Critical understanding of academic literature and research streams
- Assessment of relevance of theories and concepts
- Understanding of research problem formulation
Skills
- Collection, analysis, and summary of academic literature.
- Identification of gaps in the literature
- Formulation of research problems
- Writing of academic papers
- Presentation and defense of research
Competences
- Identification of gaps in the literature
- Articulation of research problem
- Framing research problem within a theoretical framework
- Providing evidence of research significance
- Application of systematic method of inquiry
Qualification: Award in Academic Writing and Publication (Module 3)
Knowledge
- Specialized knowledge in writing draft articles
- Understanding of specialized field in thesis topic
- Extension or redefinition of existing knowledge
- Overview of the academic publishing process
Skills
- Writing of draft articles
- Selection of peer-reviewed journals or conferences
- Preparation and presentation of articles
- Avoidance of common mistakes
- Creation and defense of oral presentations
- Communication of expertise to a wide audience
Competences
- Writing of draft articles
- Management of the publication process
- Selection of peer-reviewed venues
- Demonstration of expertise and authority
- Promotion of social, scientific, and ethical advancement
- Sustained commitment to the development of new ideas
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After successful completion of the PGCert in Academic Research and Publication and the PGCert in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, we will recognize you as a Lecturer in Higher Education. This will allow you to teach and do research at Higher Education Institutions.