Minor Thesis (Research Methods)
Duration
- One Teaching Period
Contact hours
- 36 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
Admission to Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Corequisites
NilAims and objectives
This unit will introduce the concept of entrepreneurship research and the identification of a distinct research problem in the field of entrepreneurship. This unit provides a set of research methodology seminar topics relevant to new researchers wishing to undertake the Minor Thesis unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
1. Be familiar with a range of research approaches applicable in the field of entrepreneurship research and problem-solving.
2. Develop the ability to formulate research questions and to select an appropriate methodology for the chosen research task.
2. Develop the ability to formulate research questions and to select an appropriate methodology for the chosen research task.
3. Understand the philosophical and theoretical assumptions underlying different research methods and approaches.
4. Develop skills to write and structure a minor thesis
Courses with unit
This unit is no longer offered.
An elective unit of study in the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MA-ENTINN4) course.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Classroom, and online delivery, via a combination of presentations, discussions, case studies, practical activities and, where appropriate, experiential activities. Incorporating ongoing innovative entrepreneurship teaching pedagogies.
Research Methodology Seminar: A variety of learning methods will be employed including lecture discussions, seminars, experiential and practical learning exercises.
Research Methodology Seminar: A variety of learning methods will be employed including lecture discussions, seminars, experiential and practical learning exercises.
Assessment
HEI 884 is a prerequisite for HEI 885/886/887 Minor Thesis but may also be taken as a stand alone elective.
Presentation (Individual) 20 - 30%
Research Proposal (Individual) 70 – 80%
Research Proposal (Individual) 70 – 80%
General skills outcomes
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne University of Technology a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes.
Within this context it is the intent of unit HEI884 Research Methods that students develop the following key generic skills:
Within this context it is the intent of unit HEI884 Research Methods that students develop the following key generic skills:
- Research skills
- Analysis skills
- Problem solving skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Ability to work independently
Content
- Acquiring an understanding of skills required to undertake a professional investigation that involves a significant level of research
- Formulating and articulating the research question and the relationship of the research question to appropriate methodologies
- Qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- Research Writing
- Aspects of specialist methodologies
Study resources
- Text books and references.
Text books
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.
References
A wide range of reference sources including online accessible resources is provided in the subject outline.