bus5the masters business research thesis

MASTERS BUSINESS RESEARCH THESIS

BUS5THE

2020

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.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points45

Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Frost

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Student must have achieved a 75% WAM

Co-requisitesMGT5BRM

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

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

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

03. Conduct research in an ethical manner

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Frost

Class requirements

Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 12,000 - 18,000 word thesis	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	100	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day