RS704 Research Proposal And Seminar

DESCRIPTION

This unit includes weekly consultations between the approved principal supervisor and student to consolidate and refine work done in all other core units. In consultation with the supervisor, the student will develop research questions/hypotheses that address the gap in the evidence about a business problem. The student will be equipped to justify theoretical frameworks, research methods chosen, ethical considerations, and research integrity standards. The unit also provides an opportunity to present a seminar on the business research proposal.

RELEVANT COURSES

Doctor of Business Administration

Master of Research

Graduate Certificate in Research

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus, online, and via hybrid mode

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

RS701 Business Research Fundamentals

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • LO1 Identify a business problem suitable for investigation

  • LO2 Develop research questions/hypotheses that address a gap in knowledge about the problem

  • LO3 Utilise online databases of research evidence and reference management software

  • LO4 Select and justify ethically sound business research methods for the proposal

  • LO5 Communicate the proposal in a seminar format to specialist and non-specialist audiences

CONTENT

  • As discussed with the supervisor

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Research Ethics Response – 20%
  2. Research Seminar Presentation – 30%
  3. Business Research Proposal – 50%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

As discussed with the supervisor

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