Organisation Research Decisions & Design (MGMT90205)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces doctoral students to the “big questions” faced by researchers in the domains of Management and Marketing, as well as the more practical issues and expectations of students designing and executing a research project in the Department. Topics include: the nature of the research process and key decisions made in designing and executing a project; the nature of social inquiry and different ways of knowing; the philosophy of science and epistemology (i.e., different ways of investigating organizational phenomena); the nature of theory and the theory creating/constructing process; and the ‘practicalities’ of conducting research, including developing research questions, designing studies and managing potential ethical issues in conducting organization based research.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the epistemological and ontological foundations of knowledge and their implications for research design
- align methodological choices with research questions to be investigated
- identify the potential strengths and limitations associated with alternative research strategies and methods used in marketing and management research
- appreciate the ethical and political context of different types of research questions and methodological choices, especially in relation to sensitive topics or topics that may impact human subjects.
Generic skills
- Problem solving skills, which should be enhanced through the study of research design and research methods;
- Writing skills appropriate for the preparation of academic articles and research reports in Management and Marketing, including the doctoral thesis; and
- Analytical skills, which should be developed through the evaluation of quantitative and qualitative empirical research literature.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Class presentation (30 minutes + questions), due throughout semester from Week 7 (20%)
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Class participation | Throughout the semester | 10% |
3000 word individual assignment, due in Week 11 (30%)
| Week 11 | 30% |
Take home examination (equivalent to 2000 words), due at the end of semester (40%)
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Graham Sewell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 contact hours per week (2 hours lecture; 1 hour tutorial) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Email: gsewell@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Management) Course Master of Commerce (Marketing)
Last updated: 9 April 2024