MASTERS BUSINESS RESEARCH THESIS

BUS5THE

2019

Credit points: 45

Subject outline

This subject is for students enrolled in a Master-by-coursework, offered by the La Trobe Business School, who wish to undertake a major research project as part of their degree. In this subject you will complete a major research project, under the supervision of an experienced academic. Your completion of a minor thesis will provide you with opportunities to develop your research skills, and may provide a pathway into a higher research degree. In focusing on a particular topic that is relevant to your discipline and course it will enhance your discipline expertise through an advanced area of study.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 45

Subject Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Student must have 75% WAM before enrolling in this subject.

Co-requisites: MGT5BRM

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Conduct an independent research project under supervision, based on the development of an appropriate research proposal

Activities:: Development of a research proposal
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Design research questions and collect, analyse and interpret data

Activities:: Collect data from relevant sources and analyse data
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Conduct research in an ethical manner

Activities:: Consideration of ethical issues and submission of ethics application as required
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 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 12,000 - 18,000 word thesis		100	01, 02, 03

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day