1 Semester

Consultation with supervisor

Hawthorn

Nil

Nil

Credit Points: 20 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Business (Honours).

Aims & Objectives:

This unit is designed for students to undertake extensive reading in their chosen discipline area with the view to selecting a research topic and developing an extensive literature review. Students will develop an awareness of contermporary research relevant to their area of study as well as the ability to identifiy and understand appropriate theroetical frameworks.

The aims of this unit are to provide students with an opportunity:

• To explore the breadth and depth of their chosen area of study.
• To use an exploratory approach as a means of arriving at a viable topic for their dissertation.
  
  Students undertaking the language component will be required to read part of the prescribed reading in the chosen language.

Teaching Methods:

Regular Meetings with Supervisor

Assessment:

Literature review 100%. Seminar presentation of the Honours dissertation proposal and written Honours dissertation proposal are hurdle requirements.

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Students will be:

• Capable in their chosen study area.
• Adaptable and manage change.
• Aware of their environments.

Content:

Students will be expected to read widely in their area of study from a variety of sources, including texts and journal articles. The purpose of the readings is to engage the student in a critical appraisal of the material and to develop further their research instincts, as well as providing a foundation for the dissertation.

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.