Business Research Thesis
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours face to face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
100 credit points from a Masters Degree
and
Concurrent Prerequisite: Unit can can be completed prior to or at the same time.
BUS80003 Research Methodology
BUS80003 Research Methodology
Aims and objectives
This unit aims to provide the opportunity to conduct a practical research based study in business that will require the application of many skills and concepts gained throughout the course. The student will identify the topic, review existing literature, set the research questions, define the methodology, collect and analyse the data, as well as write up the final report. This unit is the capstone to a research specialisation and results in a thesis, which demonstrates the skills and knowledge to prepare students for higher degree research projects or to conduct independent research projects.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply advanced knowledge of the relevant discipline to identify and conduct supervised independent research
in an appropriate area of interest to the relevant business field
2. Critically evaluate the literature relevant to the selected area of interest
3. Apply advanced knowledge of research skills and concepts gained through previous studies to develop
solutions to research problems
4. Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some
independence as preparation for research higher degrees
5. Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct and integrity and a deep awareness of professional practices
and contribute to applied managerial and organisational knowledge
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Class | 3 | 12 | 36 |
| Unspecified Activities, Independent learning | 22 | 12 | 264 |
TOTAL | 300 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Final Thesis | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
• Under the supervision of an academic member of staff the student will identify a research topic relevant to the
chosen business field and research, assemble and present a significant and original thesis
• Through the supervision process the unit will support the students to develop and demonstrate in context,
skills associated with literature search; conceptual model building; analysis as evidence report writing; and
sustained engagement with a business issue
chosen business field and research, assemble and present a significant and original thesis
• Through the supervision process the unit will support the students to develop and demonstrate in context,
skills associated with literature search; conceptual model building; analysis as evidence report writing; and
sustained engagement with a business issue
Study resources
- Reading materials and references.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.
References
Please Note: Some types of research require ethics approval before data collection can begin. Please check the information provided at the link below to see if the need for ethics approval applies to your intended project: