Business Project unit (BMA798)

Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart

Introduction

This 25% unit introduces candidates to applied business research methodology, with a focus on approaches and techniques appropriate for Masters-level inquiry. Students will design and execute a substantial research project addressing a real organisational issue or opportunity, demonstrating their ability to apply rigorous research methods to produce actionable, evidence-based insights.  

Summary

Unit name	Business Project
Unit code	BMA798
Credit points	25
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Management
Coordinator	Doctor Mark Wickham
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 2
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 2
Hobart	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

• Design a research or applied project in a business related area.
• Integrate disciplinary knowledge and research methods to address a specific business problem.
• Transmit knowledge and project findings in a written and/or oral context.

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
080301	$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.
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Teaching

Assessment	Research Proposal (30%)|Research Proposal Presentation (30%)|Final Research Report (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	See MyLO for the required and suggested readings in the unit
Recommended	See MyLO for the required and suggested readings in the unit

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