Research Methods unit (JNB608)

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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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

JNB508

Teaching

Assessment	ASSIGNMENT 1: Presentation (10%)|ASSIGNMENT 2: RESEARCH PROPOSAL – PART I (25%)|ASSIGNMENT 3: RESEARCH PROPOSAL - PART II (25%)|Final Research Proposal (40%)
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
Recommended	The Study Guide in MyLO provides links to weekly readings.

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