Master of Business Research
Why study the Master of Business Research at UNE?
The curriculum design for this degree requires students to develop advanced skills in research methodology and data analysis as well as engaging in some advanced content-oriented learning in business areas relevant to their evolving dissertation project. The minor dissertation pathway is designed for students who need a greater level of development in both content and research methodology areas.
One outcome will be a substantive piece of independent research.
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DURATION
Up to 18 Trimesters Part-timeFEES
Full FeeInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | ||||||||||||
| Benefits | The distance education model run by the Graduate School of Business encourages students to apply learning immediately. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business For more information, click here
All international students should apply directly to the Graduate School of Business For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Optional weekend schools are available for some units undertaken by off campus students. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall shall have fulfilled the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution, provided that the degree or qualification: (a) required a minimum of three years of full-time study in business; or (b) required a minimum of three years of full-time study in a field of study considered appropriate by the school on the advice of the head of school or nominee as being adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Additional Requirements | The following documentation must be included with your online application: Certified or notarised copy of your Identification (eg: passport) Certified or notarised copies of academic records A Personal Statement covering areas such as: Your most significant experiences or achievements to date; Your long-term objectives and your expectations of this degree in fulfilling these objectives; Where you see yourself five years from now; Any other information you consider relevant to your admission. * Evidence of English Language Proficiency if previous studies were not in English |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree. The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 50% of a program. |
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Peacock Blue (BCC 120) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have fulfilled the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution, provided that the degree or qualification:
(a) required a minimum of three years of full-time study in business; or
(b) required a minimum of three years of full-time study in a field of study considered appropriate by the school on the advice of the head of school or nominee as being adequate preparation for candidature.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.
The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 50 percent of a program.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be up to eighteen trimesters as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points.
To satisfy examiners, a candidate must achieve a credit average in coursework units.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 36 cps |
| Listed Units | 36 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Business Research.
Dissertation
1. Upon approval of an application for admission to candidature, the school shall appoint a supervisor, who shall be a member of the teaching or research staff of the University or an associate of the University (equivalent to the rank of Academic Level B or higher). The supervisor shall advise and supervise the candidate during the period of candidature. The supervisor shall report to the school annually on the progress of the candidate, if required to do so by the school, and carry out any other duties delegated by the school. The supervisor may recommend to the school that the candidate be withdrawn from candidature; in such cases, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken. A candidate shall enrol in the unit BEPP591 and submit a dissertation embodying an original investigation of a topic within an approved field of study.
2. Except with the permission of the school, on the recommendation of the candidate's supervisor, the dissertation shall not exceed 20 000 words of text, excluding appendices.
3. Except with the permission of the school, a candidate shall not submit a dissertation until all other course work is complete.
4. A full-time candidate shall be required to enrol in and complete the dissertation over one trimester; in all other cases candidates shall be required to enrol in and complete the dissertation over four consecutive trimesters, which shall not include the first trimester of candidature unless advanced standing has been granted and the period of candidature has been reduced.
5. Except with the permission of the course coordinator, on the recommendation of the head of school or nominee, a candidate shall be in full-time attendance at the University or arrange other forms of personal contact with the supervisor for a minimum of five days during the period of enrolment in BEPP591 for a candidate undertaking a dissertation.
Submission of Dissertation
1. The candidate shall:
(a) not present as a dissertation any work that has been submitted for the award of a degree or Graduate Diploma at this University or another institution, but the candidate will not be precluded from incorporating such work in the dissertation provided that, in presenting the dissertation, the part of the work that has been so incorporated is indicated;
(b) state specifically on the title page that the work is a minor dissertation;
(c) state generally in a preface to the dissertation and specifically in notes the source of information and the extent to which the candidate has availed himself or herself of the work of others (candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct,);
(d) incorporate in the dissertation immediately following the title page an abstract of approximately 300 words.
2. Dissertations are due in the last week of the teaching period. Candidates must submit an electronic copy of the dissertation for examination. An electronic version of the dissertation, incorporating any changes suggested following examination, must also be submitted prior to a grade being awarded for the dissertation. The copies must be submitted to: The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, UNE Business School. The supervisor's name should normally be included in the acknowledgements section of the dissertation.
Examination of Dissertation
The dissertation is examined by two examiners recommended by the supervisor. The supervisor must submit the name and contact details of the recommended examiner to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations at least two weeks prior to submission of the dissertation for examination. A short statement should accompany the recommendation when an examiner is external indicating the qualifications of the recommended examiner and the reason why the recommended examiner is deemed appropriate to examine the dissertation.
The supervisor may consult with the candidate prior to the submission of the dissertation regarding a potential examiner, but the name of the examiner finally recommended by the supervisor to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations should not be made available to the candidate.
The supervisor must provide a statement to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations indicating that the dissertation is suitable for examination.
Examiners are normally expected to complete and return their report within FOUR (4) weeks of the dissertation being delivered. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will advise the supervisors of the outcome of the examination, along with a summary of examiners' reports as appropriate, indicating any amendments to be considered. Students need to consult with the supervisor and undertake any minor amendments to the satisfaction of the supervisor.
The supervisor is to send a note to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, that any amendments suggested by the examiners have been addressed to his or her satisfaction and that the result may be finalised. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will finalise the result and make a summary recommendation to the School Teaching and Learning Committee regarding:
(a) the grade to be awarded for the dissertation (Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction);
(b) the percentage to be awarded for the dissertation;
(c) if amendments to the dissertation were made before the grade was finalised;
(d) whether the candidate should be allowed to revise and resubmit the dissertation for re-examination (a maximum grade of Pass and score of 50% shall be given for any re-submitted dissertation).
The School Teaching and Learning Committee shall make the final determination as to the outcome of the examination, based on the recommendation from the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Demonstrate a command of a significant body of knowledge based on the highest standards of academic scholarship, apply knowledge at an advanced level in professional contexts or to solve problems.
Communication Skills
Communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms; use numerical, graphical, visual and statistical forms of communication competently where applicable; appreciate the diversity of communication styles employed by individuals from different national and cultural backgrounds; use the medium and form of communication (including electronic) appropriate for a given situation; present well reasoned arguments.
Global Perspectives
Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of their discipline and professional area; function in a multicultural or global context.
Information Literacy
Recognise the need for information and the nature and extent of information needed; find information effectively and efficiently; critically evaluate information and the search process; manage information collected or generated; use information to construct new concepts or create new understandings; use information with understanding and acknowledge cultural, ethical, economic, legal and social issues surrounding its use; acquire, organise and present information using technology.
Life-Long Learning
Reflect on limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate their current knowledge; identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development; practice intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; learn both independently and co-operatively; learn new skills and apply learning to new and unexpected situations; recognise opportunities for further learning in both familiar and unfamiliar national or cultural settings.
Problem Solving
Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems; identify critical issues in the discipline or professional area; conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions that are appropriate to the national or cultural context of the problem; collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.
Social Responsibility
Demonstrate ethical action and social responsibility in their personal, professional and community lives.
Team Work
Work collaboratively and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve problems.
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