AFF4060

Research methods ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Petko Kalev

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Students will be provided with a detailed understanding of the principal issues underlying business-related research. Students who have completed this unit will, at an advanced level, be able to design research proposals; to collect qualitative and quantitative data using a variety of research techniques; to analyse qualitative data; to apply statistical techniques to the analysis of quantitative data; to design non-probability and probability samples; and to conduct research ethically.

Assessment: Research proposal (2000 words): 10% + Literature review (3000 words): 10% + Assignment (quantitative analysis): 10% + Examination (3 hours): 60% + Seminar Presentation: 10%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: Acceptance for enrolment in BBus(Acc)(Hons) or Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management