The aim of this course is both to clarify the purpose of doing research into educational leadership and to elaborate on the use of research results in school development. The goal of this module is to give the students such an understanding of the research process and research methods that they can independently do their MBA report, and to use a research approach in their practical work. Special attention is given to identification of researchable problems in educational leadership and to formulating research questions. Key concepts and approaches in education and in human sciences are introduced. Students will familiarize themselves with published articles on research performed in educational administration and leadership, and critique them, so that they will learn to read and utilize academic research on the field. The course covers both quantitative and qualitative research methods.