Minor Thesis (Part-time)
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
Concurrent pre-requisite: ENT80016 Minor Thesis (Research Methods)
Aims and objectives
The Minor Thesis will demonstrate that the candidate can appropriate and then apply the conceptual and methodological material offered in the seminars and the Research Methods unit of study. In particular it will demonstrate the candidate's capacity to critically evaluate relevant concepts and methods and demonstrate that the candidate has the capacity to describe clearly, argue cogently and communicate appropriately.
After successfully completing this unit students will be able to:
- 1. Negotiate a research topic, which aligns with FBE research strengths of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- 2. Design and conduct research to explore the research topic.
- 3. Write a research report demonstrating capacity to critically evaluate relevant concepts and methods, describe clearly, argue cogently and communicate appropriately.
Courses with unit
This unit is no longer offered.
An elective unit of study in the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MA-ENTINN4) course.
*ENT80021 (12.5 credit points) and ENT80026 (25 credit points) make up the part time version of Minor Thesis ENT80015 (37.5 credit points).*
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Self directed work under supervisor's guidance.
Assessment
Together ENT80021 (12.5 credit points) and ENT80026 (25 credit points) make up the part time version of Minor Thesis ENT80015 (37.5 credit points).
Overall assessment: Minor thesis (Individual) 100%
Content
Following on from Reserach Methods, candidates must negotiate a research topic which aligns with the AGSE research strengths of entrepreneurship and innovation, organisation and leadership and/or strategy and foresight.
Study resources
- Reading materials and text books.
Reading materials
To be prescribed by project supervisor as appropriate.
Text books
Reference material and prescribed texts are listed in the subject outlines each semester.