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EMA Special Project (Year Long) Part 1 (MGMT90235)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
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Overview
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The information in this section applies to both MGMT90235 EMA Special Project (Year Long) Part 1 and MGMT90236 EMA Special Project (Year Long) Part 2. This subject involves a supervised research report or thesis of 10,000 words (excluding supplementary text such as footnotes, endnotes, bibliography, abstract etc) which must be completed over two consecutive semesters. The project will embody the results of the student’s own research and it is expected that the research topic will relate to a discipline or study area relevant to the EMA and/or to career development. It is strongly advised that students contact the EMA Course Coordinator in the semester prior to enrolment in this subject so that appropriate supervision and 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; and
- demonstrate a capacity to communicate research effectively and persuasively in written form.
Generic skills
The information in this section applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. MGMT90235 and MGMT90236 together). At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- conceptualisation and planning of a substantial project of original research;
- presenting material in draft form and engaging productively with a supervisor;
- consolidating and enhancing established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
- synthesising critical arguments and debates;
- enhancing drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
- managing time and study resources over a sustained research project.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT90129 | Group Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MGMT90131 | Internship II |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MGMT90164 | EMA Special Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A research report or thesis
| Due one week after the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. MGMT90235 and MGMT90236 together):
*Hurdle:
Submit a 200 word project proposal by the end of Week 1 of the first semester of enrolment.
Submit a 5000 word draft at the end of the first semester of enrolment.
Submit a full draft of the report/thesis 2 weeks before the end of the second semester of enrolment.
Attend at least 4 supervisory meetings across both semesters of enrolment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular academic supervision sessions across two consecutive semesters of approximately four hours in total or as negotiated between the student, supervisor and/or subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular academic supervision sessions across two consecutive semesters of approximately four hours in total or as negotiated between the student, supervisor and/or subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours (over two consecutive semesters)
Additional delivery details
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (MGMT90235 and MGMT90236).
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in MGMT90235 EMA Special Project (Year Long) Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in MGMT90236 EMA Special Project (Year Long) Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Please note, students are required to apply for this subject during the semester prior to the commencement of the Special Project. Students must also contact the Subject Coordinator before enrolling in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022