bua5rp1 mba research project (1)

MBA RESEARCH PROJECT (1)

BUA5RP1

2018

Credit points: 15

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 exceptinally 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 points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Enrolment is subject to approval by the Program Director and the availability of an appropriate supervisor. Students must complete the four cornerstone subjects in the LMMBA with a minimum WAM of 75% or higher. Students enrolled in LMBAC/LMBACB program must have normally completed three quarters of the program with a minimum WAM of 75% or higher.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate advanced academic writing skills

Activities:
Supervision
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

02. Demonstrate advanced conceptual understanding of selected management principle and practices

Activities:
Supervision
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Writing(Writing)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

03. Demonstrate advanced literature search and review skills

Activities:
Supervision
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Writing(Writing)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

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)
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett

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 elementComments%ILO*
One 5,000-word research project10001, 02, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett

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 elementComments%ILO*
One 5,000-word research project10001, 02, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2018, Summer 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett

Class requirements

Supervised ResearchWeek: 01 - 06
One 3.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 01 to week 06 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Enrolment in this subject must be approved by the subject coordinator"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 5,000-word research project10001, 02, 03, 04