AFF5180

Research dissertation ( 24 points, SCA Band 2, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: To be advised

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

Synopsis: Under supervision, students are expected to undertake and report on an original research topic that addresses a contemporary and/or a significant issue in the field of accounting, banking and finance, insurance or risk management. Students must find a suitable supervisor, have selected an appropriate area of research and have obtained the approval of their course director before undertaking in this unit.

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to: + conduct critical and analytical research at an advanced level; and + present their findings in writing in a manner that is logical and coherent.

Assessment: Thesis (up to 50,000 words): 100%

Contact Hours: 48 hours per week of private research and consultation with the appointed supervisor.

Prerequisites: 48 credit points of graduate level units at an average of a credit

Corequisites: AFF4060, AFF4061

Prohibitions: AFF5170, AFF5190