Courses & Units
Research Methods and Analysis BAA704
Hobart
Please note this unit is taught in the week commencing 15 February 2021 (Semester 1 Orientation Week).
Introduction
This unit supports students completing MBA Research or Workplace Projects to develop and implement a research program. Seminars and practical activities develop an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of research, the purpose of research methodology and the evaluation of research paradigms. Topics include the specification of hypotheses and other research objectives, different purposes of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, discussion of various sampling frames, the design of interviews and case studies, the design and administration of surveys, ways of organising and interpreting research data, how to conduct ethical research and preparing and writing a research proposal.
Summary
| Unit name | Research Methods and Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BAA704 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Coordinator | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Term 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 1/2/2021 | 22/2/2021 | 10/3/2021 | 11/4/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Domestic
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080307 | $1,812.0 | $1,419.0 | not applicable | $2,702.0 |
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Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
To enrol in this unit, you need a Distinction average or above in core units. Please contact U.Connect@utas.edu.au to enrol in this unit.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern |
Please check the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Please check the unit outline for details. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
This unit may be taken by both on-campus and off-campus students in 2021.
Textbooks
| Required | Please check the unit outline for details. |
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Booktopia textbook links
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