Dissertation / Action Research Project

Unit Code:HBI660

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
25 Credit Points	One semester	Supervision as required on a case by case basis estimated at approximately 1 hour per week	Hawthorn	Completion of all Stage 2 units or equivalent and HBM620 Research Methodology or equivalent	Nil

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Master of Commerce (International Business) (Stage 3)

Aims & Objectives:

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Develop and demonstrate the research capabilities of a student
Provide engagement in a research project
Offer an understanding of the problem or issue
Have developed a systematic approach to an international business issue
Extended their capabilities in the area of problem definition, problem research, analysis, evaluation and recommended action plans.

Teaching Methods:

Supervision

Assessment:

10000 - 15000 word dissertation/action research report 100%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.

Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:

High level written skills
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Research skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

Definition of a research problem
Undertaking an Action Learning project
Undertaking a Literature Review
Engaging and developing management capabilities
Methodology and approach
Engaging in international business and management

Reading Materials:

Readings will be provided as necessary.