Unit details
MPD910 - Thesis Literature Review
| Offered at: | (B-INTENS) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Minahan |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of all eight Stage 1 DBA coursework units or enrolment as an HDR candidate |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil. |
| Contact hours: | Unit will be taught in Intensive mode. This involves two day-long workshops per trimester - attendance on campus for both workshops is compulsory. The rest of the unit will be taught off campus. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit deals with the practical aspects of critically evaluating existing knowledge in a selected business field, and effectively communicating, in a clear and persuasive way, insights gained from this assessment in a literature review. This capability is crucial for successful research projects at doctoral level.
The unit also assists candidates to situate their proposed research, and chosen research methods, within the body of existing research within their discipline. This will allow them to make knowledgeable choices about methods for undertaking that research and to develop clear and relevant research questions, propositions or hypotheses.
The main output from the unit is a draft of the literature review chapter of the thesis. The work is usually also incorporated into the candidate's research proposal for MPD911.
MPD910 is normally undertaken in the candidate's first trimester after commencing their research project and should be taken at the same time as MPD911.
Assessment
Written Assignment 1 1500-2000 words 40%, Written Assignment 2 600 words 10%, Written Assignment 3 3000-4000 words 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1260 | $1260 | $2875 | $3589 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
