Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Students conduct an original research project on a significant issue in management. The project can be purely theoretical; eg: a literature review leading to development of a new model and/or propositions for future research; an empirical examination such as a test of hypotheses based on primary survey data and/or interviews; a test of hypotheses based on secondary data sources, exploratory or explanatory case study work, experimental or simulation work, or the development of a methodology contributing to the solution of a significant organisational problem.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• conduct a research project on a significant issue in the field management
• critically evaluate the extant literature based on the relevant research topic
• design and execute a research plan, identifying appropriate methodology contributing to the overall analysis
• critically analyse the findings in a major analytical report on the project.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Sandra Cockfield

Contact hours

No formal classes
Can be studied by off-campus learning

Prerequisites

Students need to have passed MGX5000 and MGX5901 and be granted permission before undertaking this unit. Students need to have an average of 70% in MGX5901.