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Foundations in Quantitative Methods (MGMT90203)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is aimed at students undertaking graduate research programs. The overall aim is to introduce students to core quantitative methods and techniques commonly used in management and marketing research. It provides students with a working knowledge of the spectrum of alternative techniques for collecting and analysing data. Whilst this subject will not provide the depth required of a specialist in any particular technique, by the end of this subject, students will have a working knowledge of the foundations of descriptive and inferential statistics, with a focus on applying ANOVA, MANOVA and regression analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
Articulate a quantitative research design appropriate to research questions examined by management and marketing researchers;
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 |
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Class Participation (comprising attendance, active engagement and class preparation, 5-minute in-class presentation of a research article twice during term) Throughout the semester.
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Weekly Homeworks (11 assignments including computation, computer-based analyses, interpretation, and written work). Each assignment reflects 3-5 pages of student-generated work, not including any raw computer output submitted. Total of top 10 homeworks count towards an overall grade (5% each). Lowest homework score dropped. Due weekly.
| From Week 2 to Week 12 | 50% |
Take Home Examination (involving computation, computer-based analyses, interpretation, and written work. 3000 word equivalent.) Due in exam period.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jennifer Overbeck Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (one 3 hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Management) Course Master of Commerce (Marketing)
Last updated: 9 April 2024