AB310 Agribusiness Capstone

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides the opportunity to undertake research that will augment studies and professional work undertaken through  the Agribusiness Course and form a foundation for further learning. It will impart cognitive skills to think critically about  research methods, planning and analysis and presentation. The capstone project entails a research focused investigation  involving analysis and interpretation of data, or a critical review and interpretation of literature on a selected topic, and  provides an opportunity for the practical application and integration of a student’s professional background, skills and studies  in other units of the Agribusiness degree. This unit includes 120 hours of work integrated learning experiences for the  students.

RELEVANT COURSES

Bachelor of Agribusiness*

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

Work-intergrated learning activity

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

Nil

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Conduct and critically evaluate research literature to determine the level of contemporary knowledge in a specialist area of agribusiness

LO2 Justify an integrated research plan and select and apply appropriate research methodologies

LO3 Undertake data collection through laboratory and/or field studies and/or critical analysis of the literature

LO4 Identify and apply ethical considerations in research design, and practice

LO5 Apply techniques to present the significance of their research, findings and recommendations

CONTENT

  • The nature and process of business research

  • Business Research strategies

  • Research design

  • Data Writing strategies and ethical considerations

  • The analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data

  • E- research methods

  • Intensive Research Methods

  • Writing up business research, Ethics and Social Responsibility

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Projects – 40%
  2. Presentation – 10%
  3. Final Project Report  – 50%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

Polonsky, M. J., & Waller, D. S. (2018). Designing and managing a research project: A business student’s guide.  Sage publications

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