BU5950 - Research Project

Credit points:	06
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Business

This subject requires undertaking a substantial piece of research that involves investigating a topic of interest relevant to the discipline area of study. The research may involve developing a literature review, reporting a small study in the form of a journal article or undertaking and reporting on a research project. A public presentation of the findings is part of the assessment.

Learning Outcomes

• develop objective research skills to dissect, analyse and appraise a business research topic without bias or favour;
• develop a substantial written research literature review or journal article or research project;
• demonstrate enhanced research communication skills.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Janelle Rose
Contact hours:	6 hours workshops/Seminars 30 hours - As per supervisor
Assessment:	.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Janelle Rose
Contact hours:	6 hours workshops/Seminars 30 hours - As per supervisor
Assessment:	.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Janelle Rose
Contact hours:	6 hours workshops/Seminars 30 hours - As per supervisor
Assessment:	.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Janelle Rose
Contact hours:	6 hours workshops/Seminars 30 hours - As per supervisor
Assessment:	.

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