MGF4900

Research report

Dr Brian D'Netto

24 points
* No formal classes
* Full year
* Caulfield
* Prerequisite: Acceptance for enrolment in the Bachelor of Business (Honours) program

Objectives On completion of this subject students should have conducted a critical review of the literature relevant to the topic of their management research; derived an appropriate model or hypothesis for testing, or established a question or problem to be answered; devised an empirical test of the hypothesis showing regard to practical problems, conducting research, ethical considerations and principles of qualitative or quantitative research; conducted a planned study and managed any practical problems that might have arisen in the course of data collection; selected and conducted an appropriate collection and analysis of data; and written a report on the project, showing due regard to relevant stylistic conventions.

Synopsis Under supervision students are expected to undertake and report on an original research project that addresses a significant issue in business management applying the procedures and techniques learned in MGM4910. This research project may have substantial practical outcomes or implications; as well as preparing students for further study towards a higher degree. It is hoped that students and supervisors will publish the work in an appropriate journal.

Assessment Research dissertation (20,000 words): 100%

Prescribed texts

Zikmund W G Business research methods 3rd edn, Dryden, 1991