Unit details
MPD911 - Thesis Proposal
| Offered at: | (X-Block) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For M901 Doctor of Business Administration, M800 Master of Commerce and M901 Doctor of Philosophy students only) |
| Unit chair: | R Carr |
| Prerequisite: | completion of all eight Stage 1 DBA coursework units |
| Corequisite: | MPD910, completion of all eight stage 1 DBA coursework units or enrolment as a HDR candidate |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | Unit is taught face to face intensively in blocks during the trimester; for example, classes are not held on a weekly basis. Attendance is required at the following times:
Dates to be confirmed.
Note: As this unit is offered in block mode, it may impact on some international students’ enrolment. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their enrolment. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of business research and a critical assessment of approaches to the development of knowledge in business fields. It assists students to develop their own research topics based on a thorough review of existing literature and enables students to make knowledgeable choices about the best ways of undertaking that research. After completing this unit students will be able to complete the main conceptual, planning and communication tasks associated with successful research projects at doctoral level. The unit prepares students to conduct independent research for business higher degrees. The skills learned in this unit will also prepare students for professional practice and applied business research.
Assessment
Assignment 1 2000 words 20%, Presentation (Oral) 20%, Written Assignment 2 8000 words 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1224 | $1224 | $2777 | $3467 |
* 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.
