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Honours Research Methods (ACCT40004)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Year Long
Michael Davern: m.davern@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This course focuses on fundamental approaches to research and the range of analytical and empirical research methods and techniques used in accounting. On completion of this subject a student should have a foundation for understanding the nature of scientific inquiry in accounting; an understanding of how research questions are created and developed into testable hypotheses; an appreciation of the range of alternative methods used and an ability to critically analyse the research of others in the field of accounting.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and evaluate the fundamental approaches to research;
- Classify and describe a range of analytical and empirical techniques;
- Apply analytical and empirical techniques to research questions;
- Critically evaluate existing work;
- Discuss issues surrounding scientific enquiry in accounting research; and
- Apply relevant research, analytical and empirical methods to philosophy of science, research design, experimental research, archival research, survey research, case research, data analysis and ethics in research.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- High level of development: written communication; problem solving; statistical reasoning; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; use of computer software; oral communication.
- Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; team work; application of theory to practice; receptiveness to alternative ideas; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the BH-COM Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research design essay 1
| Due at a date to be advised but not before week 7, semester 1 | 25% |
Research design essay 2
| Due at a date to be advised but not before week 7, semester 1 | 25% |
Analysis and critical reflection essay 1
| Due at a date to be advised but not week 12, semester 2 | 25% |
Analysis and critical reflection essay 2
| Due at a date to be advised but not week 12, semester 2 | 25% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Michael Davern Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Year Long contact information
Michael Davern: m.davern@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Selected readings - Research Methods, Department of Accounting (current year version)
- 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: 31 January 2024