BEW4100 · Research project and report

Overview

You will work under the guidance of an academic supervisor to plan, carry out, and report on an original research project that addresses a significant topic in business and commerce. This research project, which leads to a major thesis, contributes to the body of knowledge for business scholars, practitioners and/or policy makers. This unit prepares you with the necessary knowledge and skills that pave the way for higher degree research or a career in the specialised field of study and beyond.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. identify a business or economics-related issue in the research literature which has either not been adequately researched previously or which requires replication
2. critically review relevant academic and business research which relates to the identified issue
3. design and execute the research project underpinned by relevant theoretical perspectives and appropriate methodological approach(es)
4. conduct, analyse, discuss, and communicate research outcomes in a professional written format.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 576 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.