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BU5950 - Research Project

Credit points: 6
Year: 2023
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject requires undertaking a substantial piece of research that involves investigating a topic of interest relevant to the discipline area of study. The research may involve developing a literature review, reporting a small study in the form of a journal article or undertaking and reporting on a research project. A public presentation of the findings is part of the assessment.

Learning Outcomes

  • develop objective research skills to dissect, analyse and appraise a business research topic without bias or favour;
  • develop a substantial written research literature review or journal article or research project;
  • demonstrate enhanced research communication skills.

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Literature review - (50%) - Individual
  • Proposal or Research Project - (50%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: EV5953 OR LB5235

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.

  • 6 hours workshops
  • 30 hours specialised - Specialised activities as directed by Project Supervisor
  • assessment and self-directed study

Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal
Census Date 24-Aug-2023
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.

  • 6 hours workshops
  • 30 hours specialised - Specialised activities as directed by Project Supervisor
  • assessment and self-directed study

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.

  • 6 hours workshops
  • 30 hours specialised - Specialised activities as directed by Project Supervisor
  • assessment and self-directed study

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal
Census Date 24-Aug-2023
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.

  • 6 hours workshops
  • 30 hours specialised - Specialised activities as directed by Project Supervisor
  • assessment and self-directed study

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.