Faculty of Business: Accounting
Credit points: 24 cp

Subject level: Undergraduate

Result Type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 22901 Accounting Research and Consulting Skills AND 22902 Financial Reporting, Capital Markets and Disclosure AND 22903 Contemporary Issues in Management Accounting Research AND 22908 Economics of Auditing and Assurance Services
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Handbook description

This subject requires the student to produce a 20,000-word (maximum) thesis based on an original problem of a theoretical or applied nature. The thesis is expected to demonstrate the student's competency to conceptualise, conduct and present research in a scholarly and independent manner.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Conceptualise, develop and defend a research proposal on an original problem of a theoretical or applied nature.
2. Carry out the proposed research in an independent and competent manner.
3. Present the research in a manner that demonstrates competencies in conducting research and presenting the outcomes in a scholarly manner.

Contribution to graduate profile

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) program provides an opportunity for advanced study in the disciplinary areas of accounting, finance and economics, management or marketing. The course provides the ideal foundation for students who plan to pursue a career in applied research in business and related professions, or who plan to undertake Master's or Doctoral research studies.

Teaching and learning strategies

The Honours Thesis is an individually supervised subject with no formally scheduled class contact. Regular meetings are to be arranged between supervisor and student. The frequency of these meetings will vary; however, meetings should occur every two weeks. Where possible, supervisors will be assigned prior to the commencement of the first semester of study so as to facilitate the early delineation of research topics and development of a proposal.

Content

A research proposal will be developed and implemented. The thesis will involve the pursuit of an approved set of research objectives via an appropriate methodology to achieve these objectives. A significant component of the thesis will involve the written presentation of the thesis research, with due attention being paid to professional and scholarly standards.

Assessment

Thesis Proposal	20%
Thesis proposal presentation will reflect the practical and applied nature of the course and thus assure objectives 1 and 3.
Thesis and Final Presentation	80%
The submission of the thesis will enable students to demonstrate they have met objectives 1, 2 and 3. It will be necessary to pass the thesis to pass the course.

Thesis will be submitted according to University guidelines and/or plagiarism detection software and hence thoroughly address concerns regarding secure assessment.

Indicative references

Anderson, J. and Poole, M. (2001). Assignment and Thesis Writing 4th Edition; John Wiley and Sons.

UTS Coursework Assessment Policy and Procedure Manual.

http://www.uts.edu.au/div/publications/policies/select/assess.html

UTS Faculty of Business, Presentation and Submission of Honours Theses

http://www.uts.edu.au/students/honours/theses.html