6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Not offered in 2017
Synopsis
The purpose of this unit is to offer a broad appreciation of academic marketing research and to provide an understanding of the Honours year. The unit offers the opportunity to read widely in marketing theory with the intention of identifying a potential research project. The unit is taught through the seminar method and students will read from leading marketing journals and the business press. Seminars will be offered by staff members or visiting academics. The unit will introduce students to critical analysis of marketing theory with a view to assessing research topics and encourage/facilitate the development of independent research.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- develop and enhance appropriate research reading and analytical skills in marketing theory
- develop critical reading skills
- develop an understanding of the Honours year
- provide opportunity for highly able students to spend time with research active staff.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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 three/four 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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Prerequisites
Students of honours standard will be invited to enrol in this unit.