The course provides students with an understanding of the key research techniques that facilitate the development of strategy, market research and decision making in the business context. Knowledge of these techniques will also enhance students' understanding of how business-related research informs business decision making. The course will enhance students' analytical awareness, clear thinking and their ability to communicate, which are all critical graduate skills.
The aims of this course include:
- Exposure to business decision making and informed users of business research
- Development of effective research requests and proposals which clearly address organisational strategy
- Development of skills to effectively present research findings
- Development of the understanding necessary to communicate and interact effectively, as well as evaluate the validity and reliability of research studies/results
- Development of understanding of the ethical and social issues associated with business research.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:
- define, explain and illustrate, from theoretical and practical perspectives, decision making concepts and processes in business settings;
- describe and evaluate research concepts and methods in a business setting;
- evaluate business research designs, including measurement and sampling methods; and,
- prepare research proposals and write research reports.
Other Information
See the course outline on the College courses page. Outlines are uploaded as they become available.
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Workload
Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours per week to completing the work. This will include 3 hours per week in class and at least 7 hours a week on average (including non-teaching weeks) on course reading, research, writing and assignment work.
Preliminary Reading
Cooper, Donald and Schindler, Pamela (2007) Business Research Methods. McGrawHill, 10th edition (selected chapters).
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3852 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $5130 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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