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MPP704 - Research Project 4

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Credit point(s):4
EFTSL value:0.500
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Kerrie Bridson
Trimester 2: Kerrie Bridson
Trimester 3: Kerrie Bridson
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: MPP701, MPP702, MPP703
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 600 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

This unit requires no formal class attendance; however, it will involve a minimum of 22 hours supervised contact.

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin

Note:

Special enrolment procedure applies - please contact a buslaw student adviser for further details.

Content

This unit is designed to enable students to undertake independent research, under the guidance of a supervisor knowledgeable in the research area, and to prepare a project report in a thesis format that contributes to the stock of knowledge in the research area.  The supervisor must be a member of academic staff at Deakin University.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Identify a business problem that has can be tackled successfully using available resources

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO2

 Locate and review appropriate literature to show how the solution of a business problem can make a contribution to knowledge in the discipline.

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

 Identify the data or other evidence that is needed to tackle the problem and develop a method for collecting the data.

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

 Analyse available data and other evidence and draw appropriate conclusions supported by evidence.

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO5

 Write a research report or thesis for a research project.

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week 
Written research report 20,000 words 100% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

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