bua5rp2 mba research project (2)
MBA RESEARCH PROJECT (2)
BUA5RP2
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject provides students with the opportunity to investigate management issues and processes through a research project. Theoretical or applied management issues may be examined with supervision being provided on an individual basis (or exceptionally on a group basis). The subject aims to provide an analytical context within which candidates have the opportunity to apply a high degree of original thinking and to demonstrate their conceptual understanding of management principles and practice.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BUA5BRM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Enrolment is subject to approval by the Program Director. Students must complete the four cornerstone LMMBA subjects with a minimum WAM of 75%. Students enrolled in LMBAC/LMBACB program must have normally completed three quarters of the program with a minimum WAM of 75%. Eligible students in all programs must successfully complete the Business Research Methods subject with a minimum mark of 75%
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate advanced academic writing skills
- Activities:
- Supervision
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
02. Demonstrate advanced conceptual understanding of selected management principle and practices
- Activities:
- Supervision
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Demonstrate advanced literature search and review skills
- Activities:
- Supervision
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
04. Demonstrate advanced secondary and/or primary research skills in research problem and question formulation, research design, data collection and data analysis (relevant to RP2/RP3/RP4
- Activities:
- Supervision
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAmalia Di Iorio
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 10,000-word Research Project | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAmalia Di Iorio
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours supervised research 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 10,000-word Research Project | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |