MGT5BRM
BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
MGT5BRM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a critical engagement with business research methods, and considers both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. It provides you with the skills required to undertake research in business contexts. Report, thesis writing, and presentation skills are also considered.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKirsty Forsdike
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BUS5AFS or BUS5IAF, ECO5POE or BUS5POE, BUS5MMS or BUS5SMM, FIN5SBF OR BUS5SBF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Research Methods | Prescribed | Zikmund, W.G | THOMSON, OHIO (LATEST EDITION) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate critical thinking skills that enhance the research process
- Activities:
- Development of a research plan that will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Demonstrate problem solving skills that enhance the research process
- Activities:
- Assessment tasks will help to build understanding of complexity of problem environments and a variety of problem solving approaches and methods
03. Describe and critically apply various research methodologies as they pertain to ethical scientific enquiry
- Activities:
- Develop appropriate topic analysis with detailed methodological content
04. Present topic analysis verbally
- Activities:
- improve presentation skills for delivering research plans and methods and learn how to defend plans and methods against critical reviews
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
05. Write a research-based topic analysis
- Activities:
- write a research topic analysis
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirsty Forsdike
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15 minute individual oral presentation | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| One Individual written topic analysis of 1,000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| One individual 3,000 word research method and data collection instrument report | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |