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MPP823 - Research Project

Year:

2023 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne)
Credit point(s):2
EFTSL value:0.250
Previously coded as:MPP704
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Jeffrey Rotman
Prerequisite:

For students enrolled in M820 or M900: Nil

Otherwise: Must have a course WAM equal to or greater than 70%

Corequisite:Nil
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:

Four face-to-face seminars (three hours each) at Burwood campus. 

Content

This unit is designed to enable you to undertake independent research via the preparation of a detailed research proposal that demonstrates a contribution to the stock of knowledge in your research area. 

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Design and undertake a significant piece of original research which demonstrates a broad and coherent body of business-related knowledge and appropriate business research principles and methods. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO2

 Craft a substantial piece of scholarly writing that makes a contribution to practical/applied knowledge in the business community and defend research results to peers and non/specialist audiences. 

GLO2: Communication

ULO3

 Source, critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information, concepts, and theories in ways that add to practical knowledge of business-related issues and possible solutions.

GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

 Analyse data, synthesise findings and draw evidence-based conclusions that work to solve significant problems.  

GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO5

 Apply strategies to ensure personal accountability and autonomy in planning and executing a substantial piece of original research in the business field. 

GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1: (Individual) Written research report 15,000 words 100% Week 12

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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