MGX5900 - Research report - 2017

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.

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

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

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average six/eight hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Dr Ross Donohue

Students need to have achieved a minimum grade of 70% in MGX5901 and be granted permission before undertaking this unit.