BTX5900 - Research project

Leader: Mr Philip Lipton

Offered

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

Synopsis

Under supervision students are expected to undertake and report on an original research project that addresses a significant issue (or issues) in business law; this research proposal is likely to have substantial practical outcomes or implications; as well, it is hoped that students and supervisors will publish the work in an appropriate peer-refereed journal.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• formulate a research topic
• define appropriate research questions
• critically analyse relevant literature
• substantiate the original conclusions reached
• present a research project of between 12,000 and 15,000 words.

Assessment

Research dissertation (12,000 - 15,000 words): 100%

Contact hours

Private research

Co-requisites

Enrolment in the Master of Business Law or Master of Taxation course

Prohibitions

BTF5900