Unit Catalogue

Back to Unit Search

BUS804 - Business Research Thesis Proposal

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Business

Must have completed BUS801, BUS802 and BUS803, or be concurrently enrolled in these units

Unit Description

This is the final applied business research module in the Graduate Certificate of Business Research and Advanced Business Research specialisation. Collectively these modules provide the knowledge and practical in-depth experience required for conducting more advanced business research, as well as a pathway to higher degree by research. In this module students will further develop and apply their research and writing skills in the production of an academic business research thesis proposal. They will be guided in the task of write a thesis proposal for their chosen business research area. Students will also gain further insights to the numerous practical considerations of undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR) via seminars and presentations by PhD candidates and supervisors. Students will deepen their knowledge of HDR definitions, thesis structure and expectations, managing supervisor relationships and the lengthy HDR research process, as well as thesis guidelines and marking criteria.

Online enrolment is not available for this unit. To enrol, Special Enrolment is required through eForms.

Text Book

Bookshop

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Perform systematic literature review and evaluate academic writing and other secondary sources relevant to HDR.
2.	Identify practical and theoretical research contributions and develop research questions.
3.	Critically review research paradigms to design and plan methods for responding to HDR research questions.
4.	Identify, consider and overcome business research integrity challenges.
5.	Critically evaluate academic writing and presentation for maximizing research impact.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Presentation (3-5 Minutes)	10%	1,3,4
2.	Written Assessment (1,200-1,500 Words)	40%	1,2,3
3.	Written Assessment (3,000-3,500 Words)	50%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Waterfront Darwin	OLR
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

* Timetable will be displayed in new tab or window depending on your browser's configuration; ensure Pop-ups are allowed for this site to view the timetable.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

Critical Dates

Important Dates for Students

Fee Information:
Fees and Payments
Student Services and Amenities Fees
2023 Domestic Unit Fees (PDF)