BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
BUA5BRM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide an overview of business research methods. It will provide an entry point for MBA students. The subject also provides the first steps towards understanding research methods for Masters by Research and PhD students. The subject will provide the student with fundamental tools to undertake empirical, archival, descriptive, and analytical research within the business context. The subject will include both quantitative and qualitative research methods as deemed to be appropriate for the nature of the student project. Report and thesis writing, as well as presentation skills will also be included
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAmalia Di Iorio
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in LMMBA; must have completed BUA5PSD, BUA5FMA, BUA5VED and BUA5MGT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The University reserves the right to offer this subject in other modes including seminars, lectures, and block mode or modes using electronic technologies. When offered in different modes, assessment schemes may also be varied.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Research Methods | Prescribed | Zikmund, W.G. | THOMSON, OHIO (LATEST EDITION) |
| Readings | Research Design in Social Research | Prescribed | De Vaus, D. | SAGE LONDON 2002 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate critical thinking skills that enhance research process
- Activities:
- Development of a research plan that will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
02. Demonstrate problem solving skills that enhance research process
- Activities:
- In-class problem solving assignments will demonstrate complexity of problem environments and the variety of problem solving approaches and methods
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
03. Describe and critically apply various research methodologies as they pertain to ethical scientific enquiry
- Activities:
- Develop appropriate topic analysis with detailed methodological content
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical Awareness (Ethical Awareness)
04. Present topic analysis verbally
- Activities:
- Improve presentation skills for delivering research plan and methods and learn how to defend plans and methods against critical review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking (Speaking)
05. Write a research- based topic analysis
- Activities:
- Write research topic analysis
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
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