Course Title: Industry Research Thesis A
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Industry Research Thesis A
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ECON1188 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
625H Economics, Finance and Marketing |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. George Tawadros
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5510
Course Coordinator Email: george.tawadros@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Students must be selected for the Honours Program and they must have completed all other class requirements.
Course Description
The object of the Honours thesis is to further the professional and academic development of the candidate. With the aid of your supervisor, you are expected have an improved capacity to identify specific research problems and to provide potential solutions. The thesis component, along with other aspects of the Honours program, will provide candidates with the opportunity to develop their research and analytical skills, as well as their written and oral presentation skills. Upon completion, candidates should have enhanced capabilities, knowledge and diversity of experience.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
To produce an Honours level research thesis under the supervision of a staff member.
Overview of Learning Activities
- Prepare a thesis proposal
- Make a presentation to students and members of staff
- Produce a thesis of approximately 50 to 80 pages
- An oral defence of the thesis
Overview of Learning Resources
These will be thesis specific and will be decided in consultation with each supervisor. Your grade may be modified based on the oral defence.
Overview of Assessment
The final thesis will be marked by a minimum of two examiners appointed by your supervisor in consultation with the course co-ordinator.