BTF5801 · Masters research paper

Overview

This unit requires you to formulate a research topic on a business law related area of study and complete an individual research project. Seminars will be conducted at which you will present progress and final reports on your research projects. The seminars will also include practical research and academic skills sessions. You will be supported throughout the research process through individual consultations with the Chief Examiner.

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

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. acquire high-level analytical legal skills and apply them to a research project on a business law topic of their choice
2. acquire in depth knowledge and a critical interest in a selected business law area
3. attain and demonstrate advanced legal research and communication skills and the ability to critically analyse legal issues
4. develop and further build upon general academic skills.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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.