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Foundations in Quantitative Methods (MGMT90203)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject is aimed at students undertaking graduate research programs. The overall aim is to introduce students to core quantitative methods and techniques commonly used in management and marketing research. It provides students with a working knowledge of the spectrum of alternative techniques for collecting and analysing data. Whilst this subject will not provide the depth required of a specialist in any particular technique, by the end of this subject, students will have a working knowledge of the foundations of descriptive and inferential statistics, with a focus on applying ANOVA, MANOVA and regression analysis.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Understand the range of quantitative research methods deployed in social and organisational research
  • Articulate a quantitative research design appropriate to research questions examined by management and marketing researchers
  • Interpret and critically analyse research papers deploying different quantitative research approaches
  • Present the results of statistical analyses using appropriate tabular and graphical displays

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

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Class participation

  • 36 hours
Throughout the semester10%

Individual assignment 1

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Week 415%

Individual assignment 2

  • 600 words
Week 715%

Individual assignment 3

  • 800 words
Week 1020%

Individual assignment 4

  • 3000 words (equivalent)
Week 1240%

Last updated: 9 April 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorNiharika Garud
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours (one 3 hour seminar per week)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Dr Niharika Garud niharika.garud@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester

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Last updated: 9 April 2024

Further information

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Last updated: 9 April 2024