PM Research Methods (UoA)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PROJ 1004
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Course ID
207918
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Dang Nguyen
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The course provides students with practical knowledge on quantitative and qualitative research methods, techniques for critical literature evaluation, and skills to execute a research plan. Students will identify a research problem of project management relevance informed by practice and theory, and consider various research approaches and methods. On completion of this course students will be able to effectively design, undertake and communicate research issues. This course is a pre-requisite for PROJMGNT 3010

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss research theory in an informed and educated way
  • Identify a research problem and develop relevant research questions
  • Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative research design
  • Develop a research plan designed to address identified research problems
  • Present a well-structured, informative, well-argued research proposal.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 27499
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PROJMGNT3002 PM Research Methods at the University of Adelaide

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