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ACC4061

Research methods

Associate Professor Stewart Jones

12 points
* 6 hours per week or equivalent
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: Acceptance for enrolment in MBus(Accounting) program

Objectives Students will be provided with a detailed understanding of the principal issues underlying business related research. Students who have completed this subject will, at an advanced level, be able to design research proposals; to collect qualitative and quantitative data using a variety of research techniques; to analyse qualitative data; to apply statistical techniques to the analysis of quantitative data; to design non-probability and probability samples; and to conduct research ethically.

Assessment Research proposal: 25%
* Literature review: 25%
* Examination (3 hours): 50%


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