Courses & Units
Research Project BAA705
Introduction
This unit provides you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in core units to a significant research project in a relevant setting. It provides you with the opportunity to apply appropriate research techniques to a contemporary management issue. You should have already developed a research proposal in a prior unit. In this unit you will undertake the collection and analysis of research data for the production of a research article and poster.
Summary
| Unit name | Research Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BAA705 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Richard Mawulawoe Ahadzie |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Develop and justify a research project in finance and economics.
- Implement and interpret research findings in the context of current finance and economics issues and contemporary theory.
- Formulate recommendations for the translation of research findings into finance and economics impact.
- Communicate research findings in written and verbal forms to academic audience.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080307 | $4,080.00 | $3,195.00 | not applicable | $5,958.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
BAA704 AND BAA710Teaching
| Assessment | Research Paper (Part 1) (25%)|Poster Presentation (30%)|Research Paper (Part 2) (45%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There is no required text for this unit. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Several recommended readings will be posted on the MyLO site. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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