Course overview
This course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge of research principles and the steps required to propose investigations of real-world problems, issues or strategic opportunities, including the development of an actionable research proposal. The proposal includes answerable research questions, applicable research theory, justified analysis methods, appropriate research objectives, and planning for future secondary or primary data collection. The course also offers critical learning resources including proposal writing tips, an appreciation of the importance of ethical conduct in research, literature search advice, and review guidance.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply an advanced knowledge of research design options, methodologies and analysis methods (both qualitative and quantitative)
- Distil a broad business problem or economic research topic into a succinct set of research objectives and questions
- Create a research proposal and a plan for implementation
- Recognise the importance of ethics as it relates to undertaking research and its implications for a range of different stakeholders
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 28926
Section WS01
Size 43
Available 41
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 51157
Section WS01
Size 43
Available 43
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