This module serves to enable learners to provide and develop knowledge, attitudes, and research skills within the context of Public Administration, whilst also developing an appreciation of Indigenous Knowledge within the area of research.  Students will be exposed to a wide range of issues and/or concepts in social science research methodology. In this course, they are expected to acquire relevant knowledge and basic skills needed to carry out a research project from problem identification, conceptualizing level formulating the statement of the research problem, etc. Various research methods will be discussed including quantitative and qualitative research methods.