Individual Research Project (BUSA90504)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Overview
| Availability | August |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides those students wishing to progress to a higher research degree the opportunity to conduct individual research in either the development of theory and methods or the application of business analytics techniques. This subject is an alternative to the Prof Development and application II subject.
In order to apply for the research pathway a student will need to secure approval for a proposed research project under a qualified supervisor, with the intention that such a project would form the basis for a higher degree (PhD) proposal. From the outset therefore it is important that candidates do the following when considering such a pathway:
- Several months prior to the beginning of the MBusA applicants should begin discussions/proposals of research projects with the academic director of the MBusA and appropriate supervisors who will mentor the project.
- These discussions should aim to address
- Project scope and how it meets the learning outcomes stated above
- Supervision from qualified/approved mentor
- Candidacy for continuation into a higher research degree
- Approval from the Academic Director of the MBusA.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of Individual Research Project students should be able to:
- Produce original individual work in an appropriate format which demonstrates research skills in the application or development of business analytic techniques;
- Present their research professionally in a way that demonstrates the impact of their research.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSA90543 | Natural Language Processing | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BUSA90542 | Machine Learning & AI for Business | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BUSA90541 | Predictive Business Analytics | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BUSA90540 | Causal Analytics for Business | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BUSA90539 | Business Data Platforms | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BUSA90538 | Decision Making and Optimisation | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BUSA90536 | Statistical Learning for Business | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BUSA90537 | Coding for Business Problems | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Students will need to organise approval from the Academic Director before enrolling in this research pathway subject
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSA90502 | Analytics Lab | October (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
BUSA90502 Industry Practicum
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Research Report for projects being undertaken by individuals
| Final week of the subject | 70% |
Individual Oral Presentation
| Final week of the subject | 30% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Pete Manasantivongs Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 320 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 18 August 2025 to 19 September 2025 Last self-enrol date 25 August 2025 Census date 29 August 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 September 2025 Assessment period ends 26 September 2025 August contact information
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Additional delivery details
The application process for higher research can differ from university to university and so it is advised that applicants ensure they understand the pre-requisites of such applications and whether or not the Masters of Business Analytics would satisfy continuation to a higher degree.
Typically an applicant would follow the timeline below:
- Initial discussion of research project with Academic Director (AD)
- Discussions with appropriate supervisors within MBS or FBE regarding the research proposal & with the AD until a project meets course learning outcomes and research interests.
- Final approval by the AD of the project (scope, supervisor, assessment etc).
- Enrolment into the research pathway prior to the census date of the Professional Development Program I subject.
MBS Academic staff that can supervise students in this stream are listed on the Melbourne Business School webpage at: https://mbs.edu/faculty-and-research/. If there is a faculty member whose research interests are suitable, please contact them directly via email to see if they are available to act as your supervisor in the event of a successful application.
It is also the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the Masters of Business Analytics research pathway would meet the pre-requisites for entry into a Doctoral Program.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025