This course aims to introduce research students to a scientific approach to the study of management, marketing and international business issues. The focus is on equipping students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for undertaking both quantitative and qualitative research and to critically evaluate research conducted by others. The course is divided into four interrelated segments: problem formulation/conceptualisation, implementation, analysis, and publication and communication of research findings. Due emphasis will be given to the use of computers in data analysis. At the end of the course, students can expect to have acquired an appreciation of the research process both as a craft and as methodology.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical origins of the different methodological approaches used in management and organization.
- Identify management and organization problems and ensuing research needs through the critical analysis of extant knowledge.
- Recognize the role of scientific theory in relating and representing the management and organization world.
- Implement the scientific method when translating management and organization research needs into formal research questions and goals.
- Apply inquiry to investigate management and organization issues with the goal to expand theoretical knowledge in the field by using the scientific method.
- Differentiate between the various scientific explanations of management and organization phenomena.
- Critically evaluate the different research approaches and designs used in management and organization research.
- Develop a proposal that acknowledges the role of values and ethics in the unique kinds of theorizing in the areas of management and organization.
Indicative Assessment
- Group Critique Assignment (10%) and Presentation (10%) (20) [LO 1,3,7]
- In Class Quiz (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]
- Oral Presentation of Research Proposal (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]
- Research Proposal (50) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]
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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.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
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
Readings and texts will be posted on the Wattle site for this course.
Specialisations
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $3750 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3009 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |
