Year
2015
Units
9
Contact
1 x 13-week negotiated program per semester
Prerequisites
Admission into GDPRB-Graduate Diploma in Research (Business)
Enrolment not permitted
BUSN9313 has been successfully completed
Topic description
In this topic students are guided through the process of conducting research and writing a research paper in a business-related area. Students will conduct a review and analysis of relevant literature, theory and methods, and will undertake analysis of a business issue
Educational aims
The topic aims to develop students' understanding of research methods, conducting a literature review and analysis of theory and methods, and writing a research paper.
Expected learning outcomes
Students successfully completing this topic should be able to:
  • prepare a research proposal
  • conduct and write a literature review
  • articulate methods and theory used in business research
  • analyse business related issues
  • produce an academic paper of approximately 12,000 words