Course Title: MBA Research Project

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: MBA Research Project

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

This course requires permission to enrol. Carefully read the instructions below.

Please indicate your interest to take this course by submitting an expression of interest (EOI) with your proposed research topic, an up-to-date CV and a copy of your Academic History to the course coordinator via direct email alvedi.sabani@rmit.edu.au


You must also indicate what program you are currently studying and your elective space. Applications will then be processed by the course coordinator and the selection panel. Students will be contacted if their application is successful.


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM1539

City Campus

Postgraduate

660H Graduate School of Business and Law

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 2 2006,
Spring2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 2 2007,
Spring2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 2 2009,
Spring2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Spring2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 2 2011,
Spring2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Spring2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Spring2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Spring2015,
Sem 2 2017,
Spring2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Spring2019

BUSM2416

RMIT University Vietnam

Postgraduate

660H Graduate School of Business and Law

Face-to-Face

Viet2 2007,
Viet1 2008,
Viet2 2008,
Viet3 2008,
Viet1 2009,
Viet2 2009,
Viet3 2009,
Viet2 2010,
Viet1 2011,
Viet2 2011,
Viet2 2012,
Viet3 2015,
Viet1 2017,
Viet2 2018,
Viet3 2018

BUSM4020

RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus

Postgraduate

660H Graduate School of Business and Law

Face-to-Face

Viet3 2008,
Viet1 2009

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM3160

Mandarin Oriental Hotel HK

Postgraduate

660H Graduate School of Business and Law

Face-to-Face

PGRDFlex22 (ZZZZ)

Course Coordinator: Joe Jiang

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 (3) 99255949

Course Coordinator Email: joe.jiang@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 13 Floor 2 Room 003

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge: Before enrolling into this course, you should have successfully completed 96 credit points of your program.


Course Description

This research course is designed to equip you with essential research skills that are paramount in the modern business environment. The objective of the course is to broaden your technical and managerial outlook by providing you with practical applications of MBA concepts and knowledge to real-world situations.

This course covers methodologies and tools to identify, research and analyse multi-disciplinary business problems in the managerial context. You will study key research paradigms and qualitative and quantitative methods, to unpack business problems. You will learn how to research and synthesise information from various sources and various analyses. You will also explore processes of analytics to allow you to apply methodologies in solving business problems and developing innovative solutions.

This course involves working on a research project. The selection of an appropriate research topic, research methodology and research methods, and the conduct of the research, will involve discussion and agreement between you and the academic staff.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1: Identify different research methods and their theoretical underpinnings.

CLO2: Critically analyse and synthesise relevant literature in order to investigate a research problem and produce a coherent exposition

CLO3: Formulate viable research questions and demonstrate critical analysis.

CLO4: Undertake the range of tasks necessary to completing a research project.

CLO5: Demonstrate high level written and verbal communication skills.


A research project report on a specified field investigation will be prepared.


Overview of Learning Activities

In this course, you will undertake a research project, which involves selecting an appropriate research topic, methodology, and research methods. These aspects will be discussed and agreed upon between you and the academic staff to ensure that the research project aligns with your learning goals and academic standards. Throughout the research project, you will receive feedback in the form of guidance and constructive academic critique of the research processes and output. This feedback will be provided during the research phase to ensure that you are on the right track and that any issues are addressed promptly. You will also receive formal feedback on the research project submission. This feedback will enable you to evaluate your work, identify areas for improvement, and consolidate your learning. Overall, this course aims to develop your research skills and provide you with valuable feedback to enhance your academic performance.


Overview of Learning Resources

Various learning resources are available online through myRMIT/Canvas. Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. If students need assistance with Library databases and services they will need to use the Ask the Library services.

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study spaces. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.

Computers and printers are available at every Library. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.

Contact: Ask the Library for assistance and information on Library resources and services: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library. Study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills. Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.


Overview of Assessment

The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:

Assessment Task 1: Research Proposal 20% 

Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3

Assessment Task 2: Literature Review and Research Progress 30%

Linked CLOs: 2, 3, 5

Assessment Task 3: Research Report and Presentation 50% 

Linked CLOs: 2, 3, 4, 5