Research Project Part A

    Unit code: NEF6001 | Study level: Postgraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    City Campus
    Footscray Park
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    Prerequisites
    For Master of PM students: EPM5640 Research Methods. For Master of Applied IT students: Minimum 60 CPs.
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit provides an opportunity for students to undertake research in a specialised area 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. A final report of approximately 8000 words should be submitted at the end of the project

    Completion of this unit is typically followed by NEF6002 Research Project B.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Select an appropriate research methodology based on the content of the research;
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of the research process and a systematic approach to the investigation of their specialised area;
    3. Articulate and apply literature review strategies to critically analyse the existing literature;
    4. Prepare a rigorous research report addressing an important research problem; and
    5. Draw conclusions and make recommendations to a variety of audiences – specialised and non-specialised.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Research Project A is typically the first of a two-unit research project. On the completion of the second unit Research Project B, students receive the final grade which includes work and assessment conducted during this unit. Total weighting for the assessment conducted in this unit is as follows:

    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Project Presentation
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Progress Report
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Final Report (approx. 8000 words)

    Required reading

    For Engineering students, 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.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Master of Applied Information Technology
    NMIT | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years
    Master of Project Management
    NMPM | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

    Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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