Postgraduate - UnitAPG5721 - Industry research thesis (Tourism)

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24 points, SCA Band 3, 0.500 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	National Centre For Australian Studies
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Vicki Peel

Notes

Previously coded ATM5500

Synopsis

This unit requires the completion of a minor thesis (18,000 words) on an approved tourism related topic, usually one with an industry focus. With guidance from the supervisor (s), it allows the student to undertake advanced level research and produce a substantial piece of writing which advances knowledge in the selected area of research.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for understanding and engaging in advanced research
An ability to design, write and edit a research thesis
An ability at an advanced level to analyse and evaluate arguments, and to understand critical approaches relating to the tourism industry and tourism related issues
The capacity to contribute advanced knowledge in the chosen area of research
An enhanced intellectual independence, and greater self-reliance and critical distance in intellectual and professional activity.

Assessment

Thesis (18,000 words): 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Vicki Peel

Workload requirements

Regular meeting with allocated supervisor(s).

Prerequisites

Completion of 48 points with a distinction average at fourth year level of subjects offered in the Master of Tourism program.