Capstone Research Experience
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 150 contact hours - Online
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
Prerequisites
CSM80010 Research Design and MethodologyAims and objectives
The aim of the capstone research experience is to enable students to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills gained during their study for the award of Master of Aviation Management and Master of Human Factors by Coursework, by undertaking an independent research to address a contemporary or emerging aviation issue and to present their research outcome in a report appropriate for industry or a dissertation with a similar style of a peer-reviewed journal/conference paper.
1. Identify a contemporary or emerging issue or challenge in the aviation industry
2. Construct a proposal statement that succinctly explains the topic and purpose of a capstone research project and provides a rationale as to why this proposed research is undertaken
3. Describe the research methodology where appropriate
4. Interpret and discuss the findings effectively and appropriately
5. Present and submit an academically vigorous research report that addresses the research questions effectively.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs)
After successfully completing this unit, students will be able to:
2. Construct a proposal statement that succinctly explains the topic and purpose of a capstone research project and provides a rationale as to why this proposed research is undertaken
3. Describe the research methodology where appropriate
4. Interpret and discuss the findings effectively and appropriately
5. Present and submit an academically vigorous research report that addresses the research questions effectively.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Contact Online Learning Activities | 4 | 12 | 48 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 8.5 | 12 | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
| Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Research Proposal | Individual | 20% | 1,2 |
| Research Proposal | Individual | 20% | 3,4 |
| Research Report | Individual | 60% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Hurdle
Minimum requirements to pass this Unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) must complete all assignments.
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) in full, will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) must complete all assignments.
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) in full, will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
Content
• Determine their choice of research topic;
• Develop their research questions;• Formulate the research design;
• Determine the research methodology appropriate for data collection and analysis; and
• Discuss and present their research findings.
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline