DBA713 Developing a Literature Review (16)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

In this subject candidates undertake a program of directed, in depth reading to an advanced level in the field of research in which they wish to specialise for their dissertation. The subject requires candidates to thoroughly understand the major processes, techniques, issues, problems and knowledge within the field of research that will enable the candidate to successfully complete a major draft of a literature review for a doctoral dissertation.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Albury-Wodonga
Internal	Bathurst
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Distance	Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Internal	Albury-Wodonga
Internal	Bathurst
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: DBA713

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Available only to DBA, DIT and Graduate Certificate in Research Training students

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

* have demonstrated a detailed and critical understanding of the field of research to be studied and the interrelationship of the topic areas within the field;
* be able to thoroughly analyse and evaluate a range of critical and controversial issues drawn from the literature of the field of research;
* be able to critically discuss the key debates within the field of research.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

The curriculum for this subject will, in part, be determined by the choice of both the field of research and the selection of topic areas within that field.
Candidates will be required to produce a literature review of up to 15,000 words to demonstrate mastery of the subject material.

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