MKF5403 - Advanced business research methods - 2018

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Business and Economics

Organisational Unit

Department of Marketing

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Yelena Tsarenko

Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Yelena Tsarenko

Unit guides

Offered

Caulfield

  • First semester 2018 (On-campus split block of classes)

Prerequisites

MKF9120 or MKF5912 or be enrolled in course 4431.

Synopsis

An in-depth introduction to the critical thinking and planning required in the initial stages of a thesis or research project. Development of a literature review, research model and research proposal.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

  1. develop an understanding of how to formulate a theoretical framework for a marketing problem/opportunity
  2. provide an understanding and appreciation of qualitative and quantitative research techniques
  3. provide an understanding of how to conduct data analysis
  4. develop a comprehensive case study and a comprehensive research report
  5. develop a capability of communicating research findings.

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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