Mixed method research designs a case study of their adoption.pdf

Southern Cross University ePublications@SCU Southern Cross Business School 2011 Mixed metho d research designs: a case study of their adoption in a doctor of business administration program Peter John Miller Southern Cross University Roslyn Cameron Central Queensland University Publication details Post-print of : Miller, PJ Cameron, R 2011, Mixed method research designs: a case study of their adoption in a doctor of business administration program, International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 387-402. ePublications@SCU is an electronic repository administered by Southern Cross University Library. Its goal is to capture and preserve the intellectual output of Southern Cross University authors and researchers, and to increase visibility and impact through open access to researchers around the world. For further information please contact epubs@.au. MIXED METHOD RESEARCH DESIGNS: A CASE STUDY OF THEIR ADOPTION IN A DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM *Associate Professor Peter Miller Southern Cross University, Australia Email: petermiller@.au Dr Roslyn Cameron Central Queensland University, Australia Email: r.cameron@.au * Corresponding author 1 MIXED METHOD RESEARCH DESIGNS: A CASE STUDY OF THEIR ADOPTION IN A DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM ABSTRACT The paper presents empirical data concerning the utilisation of mixed method research in Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) research projects (theses). The Southern Cross University, Australia, DBA program was established in 1996 as a research degree and has successfully graduated over 250 graduates from a diverse range of countries across the globe. It is