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Research Foundations (MGMT90249)
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This subject introduces students to the fundamental philosophical and theoretical issues underlying different research paradigms in Management and Marketing. Topics include: ontology, epistemology, axiology and methodology; the philosophy of science; the philosophy of social science; the nature of social inquiry; different paradigmatic approaches to understanding reality, including positivism, critical realism, social constructionism, and radical alternatives; and the nature of theory and the theory building process. The focus will be on understanding research as a social process where philosophical and theoretical issues have important implications for how we undertake research and for the legitimacy of our knowledge claims. The subject will also teach students academic writing skills to effectively make a case for their research.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the ontological and epistemological foundations of knowledge
- Understand the diversity of ways of knowing reality and what they mean for research practice
- Appreciate the importance of the philosophy of social science for the practice of research
- Understand nature of theory and the theory building process
- Understand the research process as a contested social process
- Learn effective academic writing skills
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following 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
- 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
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-COMMGMT Master of Commerce (Management)
- MC-COMMKTG Master of Commerce (Marketing)
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
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Individual class presentation (30 minutes + questions), due throughout semester from Week 7
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Individual assignment
| Week 11 | 30% |
Take home examination (2000 words equivalent)
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Management)
Last updated: 9 April 2024