Course Title: Research Investigation 1
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Research Investigation 1
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM3213 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 2 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 2 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM3213 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex22 (XXXX) |
BUSM3213 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex23 (AUR4) |
Course Coordinator: Bambang Trigunarsyah
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1780
Course Coordinator Email: bambang.trigunarsyah@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 8 Level 8 Room 70
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses
Successful completion of BUSM4420 Research Design and Methods
Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.
For your information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.
Course Description
This course requires you to undertake the initial stage of research into a particular area of project management, property or sustainable building. This course will provide the basis of your thesis to be completed in Research Investigation 2 - BUSM3214.
The course provides you with the opportunity to undertake and produce an individual research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor from within the School. Input and guidance from an industry mentor is encouraged, but not required.
Your learning in this course will expand your knowledge of a particular aspect of the built environment and further develop your critical thinking and written and oral communication skills. Your research problem will typically be triggered by ’real world’ practice, and you will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner by interpreting and ’making sense’ of professional practice issues within the theoretical knowledge related to the built environment.
This course will: develop your ability to conceptualise an industry or professional practice problem as a research problem; develop your knowledge of the techniques involved in the preparation of the initial stages of a research project.; develop your ability to undertake independent research, including to critically analyse and integrate project management theoretical knowledge in response to an area of research in the built environment and develop your ability to produce a detailed research proposal, supported by a review of the literature.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
If you are enrolled in the MC210 Master of Project Management program, in this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
- Determine and apply knowledge of complex project management theory, principles and best practice to applied projects to contribute to the profession and discipline of project management
- Critically analyse synthesise and reflect on project management theory and developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice
- Professionally communicate and justify project scope, design, implementation, strategy and /or outcomes, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders across a range of industry sectors
- Apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively address the diverse needs of project stakeholders, formulating innovative solutions and demonstrating independent and sound decision making related to your professional practice and the discipline
- Utilise specific research and technical skills to strategically develop and implement project management strategies and solutions that are responsive to complex sustainable and economic theories and enhance project value, delivery and governance
If you are enrolled in the MC212 Master of Property program, in this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
- Determine and apply advanced knowledge of complex property theory to inform decision making in the local and global professional arena, demonstrating expert judgement and ethical decision making in your professional practice and discipline
- Integrate and apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to address industry problems and/or commercial opportunities in property
- Research and analyse theoretical knowledge and published data to address the diverse requirements of property stakeholders, formulating strategic business solutions for complex property projects
- Professionally communicate property strategy, processes, propositions and/or decision making across the property and related sectors, leading and negotiating effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Analyse and apply social, legal, economic and environmental policy frameworks to inform and justify decision making and to provide strategic, evidenced based advice as a property professional
- Utilise appropriate research methodologies and methods to design and execute a substantial research based or professionally focused project, evaluate the outcomes and contribute to the property profession and the field of knowledge in the discipline
If you are enrolled in the MC209 Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building program this course will develop the following learning outcomes:
- Determine and apply knowledge of complex sustainable building theory, principles and practice, to contribute to the design and management of sustainable buildings
- Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on sustainable building theory and recent developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice
- Professionally communicate and justify sustainable building design principles, strategies, solutions and/or outcomes, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders, including across the government and industry sectors
- Design innovative building solutions responsive to sustainability performance targets, demonstrating independent and sound decision making related to your professional practice and the discipline
- Integrate and apply appropriate technical skills, research methodologies and tools to plan and execute professional practice and research projects, evaluate the outcomes and effectively communicate the results to contribute to the knowledge arena
If you are enrolled in the MC282 Master of Occupational Health and Safety program this course will develop the following learning outcomes:
- Determine and apply knowledge of complex occupational health and safety theory, principles and best practice to applied projects to contribute to the profession and discipline of occupational health and safety
- Apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively address the diverse needsof occupational health and safety practice, designing innovative solutions and demonstrating independent, sound and ethical decision making related to your professional practice and the discipline
- Integrate and apply appropriate research methodologies and tools to design and execute applied professional practice and research projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorise about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge arena
- Utilise specific research and technical skills to develop and implement occupational health and safety strategies and solutions that address complex problems and issues to enhance health and safety deliverables and governance in creative and sustainable ways
If you are enrolled in the GC210 Graduate Certificate in Design Management program this course will develop the following learning outcomes:
- Analyse, synthesise and apply complex project management theory to address industry issues
- Professionally communicate your designs, proposed solutions and benefits to justify decision making to diverse project management and organisational stakeholders
- Employ your knowledge of project management theory and recent industry developments to identify problems and design solutions that respond to the diverse needs of project stakeholders
- Work autonomously and in a team to design and develop specialised project management strategy appropriate to range of organisational contexts and projects
- Demonstrate leadership of cross-disciplinary teams in the built environment and provide leadership of broad multidisciplinary projects
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Conceptualise a research problem or issue within the field of project management, property or sustainable building
- Critically analyse an area of research in relation to the professional and/or practical context of a built environment issue or problem
- Undertake independent research to develop and evidence a research proposal
- Analyse and synthesise relevant literature to construct a logical and creative response to a research problem
- Evaluate research strategies and justify and describe a selected method for inquiry
- Produce a research presentation that defines logically and creatively a research topic and the methodology to investigate a problem or issue
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning in this course will take place through a mix of lectures and workshops. To support your learning, you will engage in a range of learning activities including research group discussions on topics and strategic lectures, presentations of progress of work and weekly contact with supervisor.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems including a reference list and lecture will be available via the myRMIT site for this course.
A range of learning resources will also support your learning including electronic journals and recommended databases.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities. Assessment consists of:
Relevant to Programs: MC209, MC210, MC212, MC282
- Task 1 - Research topic presentation: The aim of this assignment is to present a preliminary research proposal. The Power-point presentation should include the title of the research, background, aim, objectives, some key references and the timeline. 10% weighting. CLO1, CLO2.
- Task 2 - Literature review: This assessment task requires you to produce a literature review in which you analyse and synthesise key peer reviewed literature relevant to your selected research topic. The key purpose of your literature review is to enable you to identify the research gaps/problems that relate to your research topic and to situate your topic in the context of current literature. 40% weighting. CLO1, CLO2, CLO4.
- Task 3 - Research Proposal: The aim of this assignment is to present a critique of literature, a conceptual model and methodology that defines a project management problem and seeks to propose a solution to investigate the research problem in a scholarly written academic style. 50% weighting. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6.
Relevant to Programs: GC210
- Assessment Task 1: Further Developed Research Project Presentation and Report (20%) - CL01, CL02, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6
- Assessment Task 2: Final Research Project Presentation and Report (including Literature Review) (80%) - CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CL06
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Equitable Learning Services
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.