Research Thesis 1
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit provides an opportunity for students to undertake research in a specialised area field relevant to their own area of work or interest and/or related to theories explored in their master degree study. The unit provides students with a firm foundation from which they can undertake a research problem. The requirements of this unit have been developed to enhance students’ theoretical application in problem solving, communication skills, individual and group project participation and other professional capabilities necessary for their degree. Students will apply and synthesise knowledge and skills to develop an in-depth understanding of managing projects in contemporary and emergent settings. They will apply knowledge and technical skills to the investigation of a contemporary research problem, thereby making a contribution to the disciplinary evidence-base research.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Select an appropriate research methodology based on the content of the research;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the research process and a systematic approach to the investigation of their specialised area;
- Articulate and apply literature review strategies to critically analyse the existing literature;
- Prepare a rigorous research report addressing an important research problem; and
- Draw conclusions and make recommendations to a variety of audiences – specialised and non-specialised.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%
Project Presentation
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 30%
Progress Report
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 50%
Final Report (approx. 14,000 words)
Required reading
Reading material will be negotiated in consultation with the supervisor and will be appropriate to the topic under investigation.
For Project Management students the required text is: Collins J. & Hussey R., (2014) Business Research: A practical guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students 4th ed. Palgrave London For IT students - the research material will be provided by the unit convenor and the supervisor appropriate to their research topic For Engineering students the texts are: Reading material will be negotiated in consultation with the supervisor and will be appropriate to the topic under investigation.
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.