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EMA Special Project (Year Long) Part 1 (MGMT90235)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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. Students must contact the Subject 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
- 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
- Managing time and study resources over a sustained research project.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
- Students must have written approval from the subject coordinator before enrolling in this subject.
- Students are required to apply for this subject during the semester prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Students must have a nominated supervisor who has agreed to supervise the student in this subject.
- Students must have a minimum WAM of 75% (H2A) in 50 points of completed subjects within the program.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90129 | Group Project |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MGMT90131 | Internship II |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
MGMT90164 | EMA Special Project |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Megan McIntosh Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Alice Boer-Endacott Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours (over two consecutive semesters)
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024