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Location: Launceston, Online

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 Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Professor Stephen Cahoon
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Critique the implications of research concepts, principles, and activities on a research project in the context of the maritime, transport, logistics, and/or supply chain industries.
  • Formulate and justify specific research questions to advance business practices in the maritime, transport, logistics, and/or supply chain industries
  • Evaluate and design appropriate data collection and analysis approaches to fulfill 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/or 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 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $2,919.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

JNB508

Teaching

AssessmentASSIGNMENT 1: Presentation (10%)|ASSIGNMENT 2: RESEARCH PROPOSAL – PART I (25%)|ASSIGNMENT 3: RESEARCH PROPOSAL - PART II (25%)|Final Research Proposal (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Schindler, PS 2022, Business research methods, International Student Edition (ISE), 14th edn, McGraw Hill, New York.     ISBN: 9781264704651
Recommended

The Study Guide in MyLO provides links to weekly readings.

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