Research Report Part 1 (MGMT90237)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Students are required to undertake research into a topic of their choice, subject to approval by the program coordinator, under the supervision of a member of the Department of Management and Marketing.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students will have submitted a research report that includes, inter alia:

  • A critical evaluation of the literature on a chosen topic;
  • A research question or questions that incorporate testable hypotheses or research propositions; and
  • Findings based on original research that deploys rigorous and appropriate research methods.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

High level of development

  • Written communication
  • Problem solving
  • Application of theory to practice
  • Interpretation and analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Synthesis of data and other information
  • Accessing data and other information from a range of sources
  • Receptiveness to alternative ideas
  • Conducting research in an ethical manner

Last updated: 4 March 2025

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)

AND

Completion of 100 credit points

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Individual research report.

  • 12,000 words
Due at end of year100%

Additional details

Note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. MGMT90237 and MGMT90238 together).

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 (Extended)
    CoordinatorAndrew Yu
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne hour per week supervision. A total of 24 contact hours over the course of the year [overall total for enrolment in MGMT90237 and MGMT90238 over two consecutive semesters]
    Total time commitment180 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 30 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends30 June 2025

    Semester 1 (Extended) contact information

    A/Prof Andrew Yu - andrew.yu@unimelb.edu.au

     

  • Semester 2 (Extended)
    CoordinatorAndrew Yu
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne hour per week supervision. A total of 24 contact hours over the course of the year [overall total for enrolment in MGMT90237 and MGMT90238 over two consecutive semesters]
    Total time commitment180 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 24 December 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends24 December 2025

    Semester 2 (Extended) contact information

    A/Prof Andrew Yu - andrew.yu@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 360 hours [overall total for enrolment in MGMT90237 and MGMT90238 over two consecutive semesters].

What do these dates mean

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  • 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

  • This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in MGMT90237 Research Report Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in MGMT90238 Research Report 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.
  • Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (MGMT90237 and MGMT90238).

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025