21913 Thesis in Management (Honours)

Subject level: Undergraduate

Handbook description

This subject requires the student to produce a written thesis of about 20,000 words based on an original research project. Students are allocated an academic supervisor from within the School of Management, with whom they meet regularly throughout their enrolment in the subject. 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. carry out an empirical research project in an independent and competent manner
2. present the research in the form of a written thesis, in a manner that demonstrates competencies in conducting research and presenting the outcomes in a scholarly manner.

Contribution to graduate profile

The honours thesis is the culmination of the honours degree. This subject builds on the work done in the subject 21904 Thesis Proposal in Management(Hons), as well as on the knowledge and skills taught in the coursework subjects of the honours program. It allows students to develop and implement a range of research skills in their particular disciplinary area.

Teaching and learning strategies

The honours thesis is an individually supervised subject with no formally scheduled class. An academic supervisor will be allocated to each student, who will normally be the same as for the previous subject 21904 Research Proposal in Management (Hons). Students will also be required to give an oral presentation to staff and other research students at a seminar arranged by the School of Management.

Content

• Data collection
• Data analysis and the reporting of results
• The writing of a research thesis

Assessment

Assessment item 1: Thesis (Individual)

Required text(s)

Guide to Writing Assignments (2006) Faculty of Business, University of Technology, Sydney (available at www.business.uts.edu.au/resources/guide.html)

Thesis Development (2004) University Graduate School, University Graduate School, University of Technology, Sydney (www.gradschool.uts.edu.au/star/thesis/)

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