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EMA Special Project (MGMT90164)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
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
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject involves a supervised research report or thesis of 10,000 words (excluding supplementary text such as footnotes, endnotes, bibliography, abstract etc). 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
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;
- enhanced drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
- time management and ability to manage 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 |
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MGMT90129 | Group Project |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
MGMT90131 | Internship II |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A research report or thesis
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 100% |
Additional details
*Hurdle: The following hurdle requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final report or thesis:
Submit a 200 word project proposal by the end of Week 1 of the teaching period.
Submit a 5000 word draft mid-way through semester.
Submit a full draft of the report/thesis 2 weeks before the end of semester.
Attend at least 4 supervisory meetings.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Regular academic supervision sessions across the semester of approximately 4 hours in total or as negotiated between the student, supervisor and/or subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Regular academic supervision sessions across the semester of approximately 4 hours in total or as negotiated between the student, supervisor and/or subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
Students are required to apply for this subject during the semester prior to the commencement of the Special Project. Students must 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