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Minor Thesis Part 1 (MGMT90235)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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The information in this section applies to both MGMT90235 Minor Thesis Part 1 and MGMT90236 Minor Thesis Part 2.
This subject involves a supervised minor thesis of 10,000 words, and must be completed over two consecutive semesters. The thesis will embody the results of the student’s own research and it is expected that the research topic will be specific to a study area or disciplinary field relevant to the EMA.
Students should contact the EMA Director in the semester prior to enrolment in this subject so that appropriate thesis supervision and subject 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 research and analysis pertinent to the topic
- Show a detailed sense of current debates and issues in the topic area
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research effectively and persuasively.
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:
- Ability to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research
- Ability to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor
- Ability to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively and critically in a specific field
- Ability to synthesise critical arguments and debates
- Enhanced drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner
- Time management and ability to manage study resources over a sustained project.
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have written approval from the EMA Director in the semester prior to enrolment, based on a 750-word proposal that outlines the topic, research method, supervisor and at least 10 relevant sources, of which at least five must be academic
Students must have a nominated supervisor who has agreed to supervise the student in this subject
Students in the 200 point and 150 point programs must have a minimum WAM of 80% (H1) in 50 points of completed subjects within the program
Students must also be enrolled in
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARTS90032 | Research Principles & Practices Graduate |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
This subject is a capstone in the Executive Master of Arts and is not available to Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-Institutional students.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90129 | Group Project |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MGMT90131 | Internship |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MGMT90164 | Industry Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MGMT90236 | Minor Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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: 19 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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10,000 word thesis
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
Thesis proposal
| Due at the end of week 3 in the first semester of enrolment. | 0% |
Work-in-progress presentation (5000 word equivalent, 50 minutes)
| Due at the end of the first semester of enrolment. | 0% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. MGMT90235 and MGMT90236 together).
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Alice Boer-Endacott Mode of delivery On Campus (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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Alice Boer-Endacott Mode of delivery On Campus (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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours (over two consecutive semesters)
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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 Minor Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in MGMT90236 Minor Thesis 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 that students must also successfully complete ARTS90032 Research Principles and Practices to be eligible to submit their minor thesis.
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Executive Master of Arts - Links to additional information
Last updated: 19 April 2024