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EMA Career Project (MGMT90209)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject involves a supervised research report or essay. The project will embody the results of the student’s own research and it is expected that the research topic will relate to an aspect of the student’s career development. It is strongly advised that the student contact the EMA Course Coordinator in the semester prior to enrolment in this subject so that appropriate supervision and subject expectations can be discussed.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:




  • demonstrate a specialist understanding of the topic being studied;
  • show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the topic;
  • demonstrate advanced research methods skills;
  • show a detailed sense of current debates and issues debates in the topic area;
  • demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research;
  • demonstrate a capacity to communicate research effectively and persuasively in written form; and
  • demonstrate a developed sense of career direction or progression.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • ability to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
  • ability to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
  • ability to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
  • ability to synthesise critical arguments and debates;
  • enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
  • time management and management of study resources over a sustained research project.

Last updated: 3 November 2022