BTF5320 - Minor thesis

Leader: Dr Bill Orow

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Full year 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

The minor thesis requires a student to undertake original research on an approved topic in an approved field of taxation law and to present that research in the form of a thesis of between 20,000 to 25,000 words in length. The topic must be approved by the course director, who will appoint a supervisor. Students will be required to spend 24 hours per week in private research and writing of the minor thesis over two semesters. Enrolment in BTF5320 Minor thesis requires a student to submit a research proposal and have a supervisor appointed by the Course Director.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• undertake original research on an approved topic.
• compare and include an examination of relevant areas of another country.
• present that research in the form of a thesis of between 20,000 and 25,000 words in length.

Assessment

Minor thesis (20,000 to 25,000 words in length): 100% (may only be undertaken as a 24 point unit)

Contact hours

24 hours per week in private research.

Prerequisites

BTX5651