AFF9010 - Research project in risk management

Leader: Mr Michael Vincent

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (On-campus)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (On-campus)
Unilodge First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Unilodge Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

Topics include access to and availability of information and data; research design and skills; benefits of research; the research proposal and planning the research project; the nature and objectives of organisations; project planning; project management.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• ability to apply research techniques and produce a high quality research document
• conduct a critical review of the literature relevant to the area of study
• derive appropriate hypotheses for testing
• conduct a planned study
• devise and or utilise quantitative and qualitative research methods

Assessment

Research project (10,000 words): 70%
Semester tests: 30%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Special selection criteria apply.