21994 Thesis in Management (Honours)
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Credit points: 24 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
The honours thesis requires the student to produce a thesis of about 20,000-30,000 words based on an original problem of a theoretical or applied nature. The thesis is expected to demonstrate the student's competency to conceptualise, conduct and present research in a scholarly, independent and ethical manner.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 1. | Synthesise research findings and existing literature to create appropriate, evidence-based conclusions |
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| 2. | Present research findings, outcomes, and impact in a scholarly manner |
| 3. | Critically reflect on ethical Indigenous research practices to work with, and for, Indigenous peoples across the management discipline research and professions |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives:
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in the process of completing a research project (1.1)
- Communicate research and its potential impacts effectively to a range of audiences (2.1)
- Evaluate how research design and outcomes contribute to ways that others can work ethically and sustainably (3.1)
- Apply the appropriate research method and analytical tools in addressing discipline specific problems (4.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This subject contributes to the development of the following graduate attribute(s):
- intellectual rigour and innovative problem solving
- communication and collaboration
- social responsibility and cultural awareness
- professional and technical competence
Teaching and learning strategies
The Honours thesis is an individually supervised subject with no formally scheduled class. Students are expected to engage in discussions with their supervisor on ethical research practices and principles, including the AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research.
Students may also be required to give an oral presentation to staff and other research students at a seminar arranged by the Management Discipline Group.
Content (topics)
The subject is individually supervised with no formally scheduled class. Students will undertake research and complete the thesis independently and in their own time, under the supervision of an academic supervisor.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Thesis (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2 and 3 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 4.1 |
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| Weight: | 100% |
| Length: | 20,000-30,000 words |
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Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.
Required texts
Essential texts will be determined by the student in conjunction with their academic supervisor.
References
The student's supervisor may recommend material depending on the particular topic area chosen for the empirical research. See also below a list of suggested references:
Lovitts, B. & Wert, E. (2009). Developing Quality Dissertations: A Graduate Student’s Guide to Achieving Excellence.
O’Gorman, K. D. & MacIntosh, R. (2014). Research Methods for Business & Management: A Guide to Writing your Dissertation. Goodfellow Publishers.
Rodgers, P.A. & Yee, J. (2015). The Routledge Companion to Design Research. Routledge.