DBA711 Research Issues (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session.
Abstract:
DBA711, Research Issues, has been designed to introduce you to some of the key issues associated with doctoral research and writing. What will become clear is that there is not one 'right way' to undertake and perform doctoral work. The aim here is to inform your research practice and build knowledge and skills that will be of benefit across your doctoral candidature and beyond. Attention is given to the nature of the research process, including the steps to be followed in planning and designing a research project and this leads to a consideration of the philosophy of research and the means by which researchers identify issues and acquire knowledge. A research induction program must be completed as part of DBA711.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
| Distance | Bathurst |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
| Distance | Bathurst |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: DBA711
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
DBA and DInfoTech students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to identify the role of research in their discipline area;
* be able to demonstrate understanding of philosophical assumptions and different underpinning research approaches and strategies;
* be able to assess the appropriateness of a range of research paradigms vis-a-vis different topics;
* be able to analyse and synthesise academic literature;
* be able to demonstrate a more refined doctoral research topic; and
* be able to identify the role and responsibilities of their principal supervisor.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
* Introduction to research * The Doctorate and its examination * Ethics in research * Writing and the Doctorate * Supervision * Introduction to planning and designing your research project * Literature review * The philosophy of research in the social sciences * Research paradigms
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.