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Research Design (MGMT90205)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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This subject introduces graduate research students to the practical issues and expectations of designing and executing a research project in management and marketing. Topics include:
- The nature of the research process and key decisions made in designing and executing a project
- The ‘practicalities’ of conducting research, including how to identify, analyse and synthesise published research findings, developing research questions and designing studies
- Managing potential ethical issues in conducting organisation-based and marketing research and writing up a transparent and effective methods section
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand fundamental decisions in research design
- Align methodological choices with research questions to be investigated
- Identify the potential strengths and limitations associated with alternative research strategies and methods used in marketing and management research
- Appreciate the ethical and political context of different types of research questions and methodological choices, especially in relation to sensitive topics or topics that may impact human subjects
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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90249 | Research Foundations | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
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)
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Individual Research Report 1
| Week 4 | 20% |
Individual Research Report 2
| Week 8 | 20% |
Individual Assignment
| Week 11 | 30% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
TBC
- 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.
Last updated: 9 April 2024