Courses & Units
Research Methods JNB608
Introduction
Research Methods is designed to serve both theoretical and practical purposes. The unit begins by introducing the principles of project management followed by the philosophy, logic and nature of research and then each of the major research activities.
Research Methods is an introduction to widely used methods of inquiry in the areas of social science, management and engineering that relate particularly to both organisational research and scientific enquiry. This Unit will build confidence in developing and refining research ideas that are presented through the development of a research proposal. In summary, undertaking this Unit provides an opportunity to learn how to ask the right questions, adopt a scientific approach in ethically collecting data, and how to analyse and interpret data that is effectively communicated to assist in solving problems.
The major outcome of the Unit is a completed research project proposal suitable for students progressing to the Dissertation or Industry Research Project units. For students not undertaking either of these units, Research Methods provides useful knowledge and skills in how to solve complex problems by providing a systematic approach and tools for conducting research.
Summary
| Unit name | Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JNB608 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Professor Stephen Cahoon |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | 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 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the implications of research concepts, principles, and activities on a research project in the context of maritime, transport, logistics, and supply chains.
- Formulate and justify specific research questions to advance business practices in the maritime, transport, logistics, and supply chain industries
- Design appropriate data collection and analysis approaches to fulfil the objectives of a research project, guided by a clear research philosophy.
- Develop a research proposal to initiate a research project for the maritime, transport, logistics, and supply chain industries.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010103 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
JNB508Teaching
| Assessment | ASSIGNMENT 1: ONLINE QUIZ (10%)|ASSIGNMENT 2: RESEARCH PROPOSAL – PART I (25%)|ASSIGNMENT 3: RESEARCH PROPOSAL - PART II (25%)|Final Research Proposal (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Schindler, PS 2022, Business research methods, International Student Edition (ISE), 14th edn, McGraw Hill, New York. ISBN: 9781264704651 |
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| Recommended | The Study Guide in MyLO provides links to weekly readings. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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