Research Project unit (BAA705)

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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	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
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$4,349.00	$3,406.00	not applicable	$6,568.00

• 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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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 BAA710

Teaching

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.

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