21890 Industry Research Project
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Credit points: 12 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 48 credit points of completed study in 48.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04285 Master of Event Management OR 48 credit points of completed study in 48.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04286 Master of Human Resource Management OR 48 credit points of completed study in 48.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04287 Master of Management OR 48 credit points of completed study in 48.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04288 Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management OR 48 credit points of completed study in 48.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04290 Master of Sport Management OR 48 credit points of completed study in 48.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04324 Master of Strategic Supply ChaManagement OR 72 credit points of completed study in 72.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04259 Master of Management (Extension) OR 72 credit points of completed study in 72.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04260 Master of Human Resource Management (Extension) OR 72 credit points of completed study in 72.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04368 Master of Event Management (Extension) OR 72 credit points of completed study in 72.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04369 Master of Sport Management (Extension) OR 72 credit points of completed study in 72.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04371 Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management (Extension) OR 72 credit points of completed study in 72.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C04325 Master of Strategic Supply ChaManagement (Extension)
Anti-requisite(s): 26799 Internship Experience
Description
The capstone enables students to demonstrate mastery of disciplinary knowledge in their field in the context of resolving a substantial industry or workplace issue. Students reflect critically on theory and professional practice to identify an issue, develop a research question, source and critically analyse literature and data, formulate findings, and produce a series of meaningful recommendations. The completed project demonstrates students’ ability to apply knowledge and skills with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, and articulate original ideas and thought processes to make a practical contribution to the existing body of knowledge relevant to their profession. In preparing a written report, and making a presentation of their process and outcomes, students demonstrate professional-level competence.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 1. | Identify and formulate insightful responses to contemporary issues impacting their field |
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| 2. | Critically analyze data to generate impactful findings |
| 3. | Recommend evidence-based solutions to resolve industry issues |
| 4. | Communicate information clearly and fluently in high quality formats appropriate for a professional audience |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives:
- Develop and justify innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs and meet challenges in a management context (1.1)
- Communicate information clearly and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders (2.1)
- Integrate advanced knowledge of complex management concepts and technological skills in forming socially responsible judgments to lead professional management practice (4.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This capstone subject is designed to bridge a formal course of learning with graduate career outcomes. It supports students to develop professional identities as workplace leaders and problem solvers, equipped for rapidly changing, digitally disrupted, agile professional workplaces. As such, the subject is aligned with the following graduate attributes:
- Intellectual rigour and innovative problem solving
- Communication and collaboration
- Social responsibility and cultural awareness
- Professional and technical competence
Teaching and learning strategies
Students in this subject complete a substantial internship-like experience, identifying authentic industry problems, and formulating evidence-based solutions for an industry audience. The subject will be furnished with substantial online resources and peer-to-peer support. Four core collaborative seminars will be complemented by weekly classes for student consultations with peers and supporting academic staff. Students will receive early formative feedback through participation in the seminar activities.
An aim of this subject is to help you develop academic and professional language and communication skills to succeed at university and in the workplace. During the course of this subject, you will complete a milestone assessment task that will, in addition to assessing your subject-specific learning objectives, assess your English language proficiency.
Content (topics)
- Identifying problems in industry contexts
- Structuring an inquiry for industry: knowledge translation or applied research
- Developing the research question
- Research alignment
- Grounding a project in the literature
- Sourcing, analysing and critiquing data
- Structuring reports for impact
- Developing evidence-based recommendations
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Research Proposal (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1 and 4 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 4.1 |
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| Weight: | 35% |
| Length: | Word count: 2000 words (excluding reference list) |
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Assessment task 2: Viva (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 3 and 4 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 2.1 |
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| Weight: | 35% |
| Length: | Presentation time: 5 minutes Q & A: 5 minutes |
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Assessment task 3: Analytical Report (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 2, 3 and 4 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 1.1 |
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| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | Word count: 2000 words (excluding references and reference list) |
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Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.
Recommended texts
Alvesson, M. and Sandberg, (2013) Constructing Research Questions: Doing Interesting Research, London: SAGE
Bell, E., Bryman, A. and Harley, B. (2018) Business Reseaarch Methods, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Clarke, T. and dela Rama, M. (2006) (eds) Corporate Governance and Globalization, London: SAGE
Clydesdale, G. (2022) Industrial Development: How States Build Capabilities and Deliver Economic Prosperity, New York: Routledge
Dobson, S. (2018) Assessing the Viva in Higher Education: Chasing Moments of Truth, Berlin: Springer
Porter, M.E. (1986) (ed) Competition in Global Industries, Boston: Harvard Business School Press
Quintannila, K. and Wahl, S. (2020) Business and Professional Communication: Keys for Workplace Excellence, London: SAGE
Weiss, J. and Tribe, M. (2015) (eds) Routledge Handbook of Industry and Development, New York: Routledge
White, P. (2008) Developing Research Questions: A Guide for Social Scientists, London: Palgrave Macmillan
References
NB All links working as at July 2022
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (2022) Publications https://www.apec.org/publications/listings
Asian Development Bank (ADB) (2022) Publications https://www.adb.org/publications
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) (2022) Industry Overview https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/industry/industry-overview
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) (2022) Trade and Investment https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/trade-and-investment
Australian Treasury (2022) Publications https://treasury.gov.au/publication
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) (2022) Publications https://eiti.org/publications
International Finance Corporation (IFC) (2022) Projects https://disclosures.ifc.org
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (2022) Industry and Entrepreneurship https://www.oecd.org/industry/
Transparency International (2022) Publications https://www.transparency.org/en/publications
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (2022) Publications https://unctad.org/publications
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2022) International Standard Industrial Classification for all Economic Activities (ISIC) https://unstats.un.org/unsd/classifications/econ/isic
United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) Publications https://www.ohchr.org/EN/PublicationsResources/Pages/Publications.aspx
United Nations Industrial Development and Organisation (UNIDO) (2022) Publications https://www.unido.org/researchers/publications
United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (2022) United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/corruption/tools_and_publications/UN-convention-against-corruption.html
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (2022) The 17 Goals https://sdgs.un.org/goals
World Bank (2022) Research and Publications https://www.worldbank.org/en/research
World Trade Organisation (WTO) (2022) Publications https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/publications_e.htm
Other resources
Please visit https://studyguides.lib.uts.edu.au/companyindustrycountry to find a list of key databases for company, industry and country information.
Please visit https://studyguides.lib.uts.edu.au/management to find resources available for the study of business management, human resources management, sports management, events management, and other managerial subfields.