The special topic is suitable for Master-level students wishing to carry out applied research related to a problem in a particular disciplinary domain within Business and Management. Though prior research experience is not a prerequisite, students are expected to
- draw on prior professional experience or prior studies bearing on the topic of interest, and
- independently acquire (under supervision) the research knowledge and skills deemed appropriate to the successful completion of this course.
Candidates must prepare a report for their applied topic in business studies.
Candidates will be expected to analyse a broad range of published sources on the topic issue; apply tools and techniques from 7000- and 8000-level courses in the Research School of Management; gather some original input by collecting data in the field; and develop well-founded suggestions as to the implications of the topic issue.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify an issue or problem within a domain or across domains within business and management studies
- Formulate an appropriate research strategy in view of addressing the problem
- Critically discuss theoretical and empirical evidence related to the topic of interest
- Devise an effective research design with a justification of the methodology(ies) appropriate for the topic of interest
- Determine the implications of the proposed research for theory and practice
- Create a research report suitable for the type (empirical or theoretical) problem under scrutiny
Other Information
This is a special topics course for Research School of Management postgraduate students. The nature of the topic and assessment required will be negotiated with the student's supervisor.
Indicative Assessment
- Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: written sections (Rationale to the research, Research problems and questions, Literature review, Research design, Methodology) within a report (~5,000 words per 6 units of study). Further details will be made available via the Class Summary. (90) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
- Oral presentation and defence of sections during the course and/or the final report at the end of the course. Further details will be made available via the Class Summary. (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
Students taking this course are expected to commit 130 hours of total student learning time per 6 units of study, comprising of independent student research, consultations with an ANU supervisor, reading, writing and presentations.
Inherent Requirements
Agreement from a supervisor to supervise the research project.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Management to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Information about the prescribed textbook (if any) will be made available via the Class Summary and in discussion with an ANU supervisor.
Student will be expected to access through the library and online published research and information on the topic of interest including peer reviewed journal articles, books, book chapters, industry reports, expert reports etc.
Preliminary Reading
Readings relevant to each student's research project topic will be determined in discussion with an ANU supervisor.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $780 per unit | Standard Rate |
| 2024 | $620 per unit |
Grandfathered Rate*
*continuing students in nominated programs only. See fee website |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1000 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3542 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8522 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
