MGX9290

Introductory management research methods ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Ross Donohue

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: Basic introduction to research design in management; types of research designs; qualitative and quantitative data collection and measurement techniques; coding data; reliability and validity; qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis; interpreting and discussing results; structuring and writing the research report; integrating individual research into overall management literature.

Assessment: On-campus - Individual assignment (3500 words): 40% + Group presentation: 10% + Final examination (3 hours): 50% Off-campus - Individual assignment (3500 words): 40% + Individual assignment (1000 words): 10% + Final examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hour class

Prerequisites: Must have passed 72 credit points.

Prohibitions: BEW4000