Research for Managers

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5095
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Course ID
203202
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces tools and knowledge to understand the importance of business research as a managerial decision-making tool that enterprises use to reduce uncertainty. It will cover differences between basic and applied research, the value of undertaking research, and the role that research plays in everyday practices such as strategy development. This course provides an overview of the research process, a framework, a structure, and the knowledge, skills and methodology to enable you to achieve success in a final research project for your MBA

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the application of basic and applied research in management practices and decision-making tools
  • Analyse complex business research processes and frameworks to develop and deliver a high-level research plan for specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • Critique an industry project plan to generate and transmit solutions to a complex business problem
  • Develop a management research proposal for a specific organisation or industry

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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