RESEARCH PROJECT
FIN5RPT
2016
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
Students complete a major research project (thesis) task on a topic relating to the wider finance discipline. This will involve the development of a research topic, and the creation and execution of a structured analysis process to answer the proposed research question(s). In undertaking this project, students will be mentored by an experienced researcher. On completion of the empirical or theoretical analysis proposed, the students must write up their results in the form of a minor 15,000-word thesis, the sole assessment for the subject. There will be no ongoing classes, apart from one or two group classes at the beginning of the subject: students work closely with a designated supervisor to complete their research project. This subject is designed to provide high-achieving students with research experience as a potential pathway into a PhD program in finance.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 45
Subject Co-ordinator: Darren Henry
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: FIN5EME - ,Students are encouraged to undertake additional econometric subjects to enhance their research skills
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical concepts and the research principles and methods applicable to the topic of the proposed research project.
- Activities:
- Academic mentoring and supervision, self study and research seminars and workshops
02. SKILL: Demonstrate the cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to the proposed research project.
- Activities:
- Academic mentoring and supervision, self study and research seminars and workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. SKILL: Demonstrate the communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Activities:
- Academic mentoring and supervision, self study and research seminars and workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. APPLICATION: Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy, creativity and initiative in applying theoretical concepts to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
- Activities:
- Academic mentoring and supervision, self study and research seminars and workshops
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darren Henry
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are expected to meet on a weekly basis with their supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor thesis (15,000 words) | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darren Henry
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are expected to meet on a weekly basis with their supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor thesis (15,000 words) | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |